(Bedřich Fritta, 1906-44). The Arrival.

Auction 91 | Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts Featuring an Extensive Collection of Rabbinic Autograph Letters.

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Lot 197

TAUSSIG, FRANZ

Gouache, watercolor and colored pencil on illustration board. Signed “Taussig, Vienna” on verso. 13.5 x 19 inches (34.5 x 48 cm). Framed.

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,000

With scenes of phantoms on horseback and similar macabre themes, this image has an element of Edward Gorey by way of Wes Anderson.