Adolf Hohenstein Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Adolf Hohenstein Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 26, 2024
Adolf Hohenstein Onoranze a Volta - Esposizione internazionale dell'elettricità
Est: €4,000 - €8,000
Affisso litografico, 1898. Impresso da Off. G. Ricordi & C. - Milano. Cm 218 x 101. Telato. Qualità A/B.
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Nov. 26, 2024
Adolf Hohenstein Il Resto del Carlino
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Affisso litografico, 1898. Impresso F.lli Ricordi, Milano. Cm 151 x 100. Telato. Qualità B++.
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Nov. 12, 2024
Adolfo Hohenstein, Onoranze a Volta
Est: $2,000 - $2,400
Adolfo Hohenstein Onoranze a Volta 1898 43 h x 20.5 w in (109 x 52 cm) Two young women with symbols of manual labor (a shuttle and a washboard) place a wreath around the cameo of Alessandro Volta to indicate their gratefulness for the electricity that liberated them from menial tasks. The poster is for an exhibition of electrical products being held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Volta, the inventor of an instrument for measuring electricity (voltmeter), and the man who defined a single unit of it, a volt, as "the electron drive force which, when applied to the conductor with the resistance of one ohm, produces a current of one ampere." That so impressed Napoleon that he made him a count as well as a senator of Lombardy. This is the smaller format. G. Ricordi, Milano Literature: Ricordi, 157; Riccione, 3; PAI-XXXVI, 353 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 18, 2024
Adolfo Hohenstein - A. Calderoni Gioielliere - Offset Lithograph 50" x 34.75"
Est: $325 - $400
"A. Calderoni Gioielliere" by Adolfo Hohenstein, Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 50 x 34.75 inches, with an image size of 28.5 x 20.25 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Jul. 11, 2024
Onoranze a Volta. 1898.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 39 1/8 x 87 1/8 in./99.2 x 221.3 cm PRINTER: Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: Two young women with symbols of manual labor (a shuttle and a washboard) place a wreath around the cameo of Alessandro Volta to indicate their gratefulness for the electricity that liberated them from menial tasks. The poster is for an exhibition of electrical products being held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Volta, the inventor of an instrument for measuring electricity (voltmeter), and the man who defined a single unit of it, a volt, as "the electron drive force which, when applied to the conductor with the resistance of one ohm, produces a current of one ampere.” That so impressed Napoleon that he made him a count as well as a senator of Lombardy. This is the larger, three-sheet format. (Art Nouveau; Italian; Technology)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 04, 2024
Hohenstein, Adolf (Adolfo),
Est: €80 - €120
Maler, Plakatkünstler, Illustrator u. Bühnenbildner (1854-1928). Eigenh. Postkarte mit Portraitgraphik als Neujahrskarte mit Unterschrift "Familie Hohenstein", dat. (Postst.) Düsseldorf, 28.12.(19)09. Kl.8°. An Familie G.Kölle in Köln. - Hohenstein gilt als Vorreiter des Stile Liberty in Italien. Ab 1910 war er Mitglied der Künstler-Vereinigung Malkasten in Düsseldorf. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
May. 09, 2024
Adolf Hohenstein (attr.) - Cordial Campari, 1904
Est: €250 - €450
tempera on thin cardboard Preliminary sketch attributable to Hohenstein for his famous Cordial Campari poster of 1904. Tear on the upper margin.
Finarte
Apr. 17, 2024
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN 1854-1928 Il figurino dei bambini 1899
Est: €700 - €1,000
Litografia a colori, Stab. Lit. Chiattone, Milano. Qualità:B. Telato. In cornice. 101,00 x 62,50 cm - Color lithograph, Stab. Lit. Chiattone, Milano. Condition: B. Backed on linen. Framed. 39.76 x 24.61 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Apr. 17, 2024
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN 1854-1928 Cintura Calliano 1900 circa
Est: €300 - €400
Litografia a colori, Stab. Armanino, Genova. Qualità: B. Telato. 100,00 x 70,00 cm - Color lithograph, Stab. Armanino, Genova. Condition: B. Backed on linen. 39.37 x 27.56 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Apr. 16, 2024
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN 1854-1928 Il Resto del Carlino 1898
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Litografia a colori, Off. G. Ricordi, Milano. Qualità: B-. Telato. 150,00 x 100,00 cm - Color lithograph, Off. G. Ricordi, Milano. Condition: B-. Backed on linen. 59.05 x 39.37 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Apr. 16, 2024
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN 1854-1928 Cordial Campari 1904
Est: €4,500 - €6,500
Litografia a colori, Lit. Ronchi, Milano. Qualità: B. Telato. 200,00 x 96,00 cm - Color lithograph, Lit. Ronchi, Milano. Condition: B. Backed on linen. 78.74 x 37.80 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Apr. 13, 2024
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN, LA BOHEME, POSTER
Est: $125 - $150
Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein, After, German (1854 - 1928) Title: La Boheme Medium: Poster Size: 27 x 19 in. (68.58 x 48.26 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 19, 2024
Adolfo Hohenstein - A. Calderoni Gioielliere - Offset Lithograph 50" x 34.75"
Est: $125 - $175
"A. Calderoni Gioielliere" by Adolfo Hohenstein, Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 50 x 34.75 inches, with an image size of 28.5 x 20.25 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Mar. 03, 2024
La Bohème. 1895.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 25 x 38 5/8 in./63.5 x 98.2 cm PRINTER: Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: This lithograph for the 1896 debut of Puccini's “La Bohème” is one of the reasons Hohenstein is known among Italy's great poster artists. The great spill of human figures reminds us of Chéret, but rather than fantastical sprites, we have the real-world cross-section of humanity, from the top hat gentry in the upper right to the bohemian lovers at lower left. Hohenstein's typography, as well, has become synonymous with the character of 1890s Italy. It’s a treasure of the graphic arts by any standard. (Art Nouveau; Opera; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 29, 2024
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928). GERMANIA. 1902. 102x48½ inches, 259x123¼ cm.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) GERMANIA. 1902. 102x48½ inches, 259x123¼ cm. Condition B+: repaired tears, creases, abrasions and overpainting in margins and image and along vertical and horizontal folds and seams; slight discoloration along fold through text. Three-sheets. This is the version without text at the bottom.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 29, 2024
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928). CHIOZZA E TURCHI. 1899. 20x11 inches, 50¾x28 cm. E. Chappuis, Bologna.
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) CHIOZZA E TURCHI. 1899. 20x11 inches, 50¾x28 cm. E. Chappuis, Bologna. Condition B+ / A-: minor overpainting and restoration in margins; minor adhesive residue at bottom; mounted on Japan. Matted and framed. Menegazzi-I 504, Menegazzi-II 136.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 12, 2023
Bitter Campari. ca. 1900.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 39 5/8 x 78 3/8 in./101 x 199 cm PRINTER: Galileo, Milano DESCRIPTION: One of a handful of designs Hohenstein created for Campari, this three-sheet image showcases the beverage in its purest form: as the afternoon drink of choice for two gentlemen on the town. (Art Nouveau; Alcohol; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 07, 2023
Adolf Hohenstein Germania, di L. Illica - Musica di A. Franchetti
Est: €600 - €1,200
Affisso litografico, 1902. Impresso da Officine G. Ricordi & C., Milano. Cm 125,5 x 263. Telato, con bacchette d' affissione. Qualità C.
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Nov. 07, 2023
Adolf Hohenstein Dall'Alaska al Polo Nord, al Teatro Lirico
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Affisso litografico, 1914. Impresso da Officine G.Ricordi & C. Milano. Cm 79 x 198. Telato. Qualità B+
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Nov. 07, 2023
Adolf Hohenstein Iris - Opera Lirica P. Mascagni
Est: €4,500 - €8,500
Affisso litografico, 1898. Impresso da Off. Graf. Ricordi, Milano. Cm 96 x 262. Telato. Qualità B/C
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Nov. 07, 2023
Adolf Hohenstein IV Esposizione Triennale - Belle Arti, Accademia di Brera, Milano.
Est: €4,000 - €8,000
Affisso litografico, 1900. Impresso da Stab. Artistico Chiattone, Milano. Telato, in cornice . Cm 71,2 x 104,2.
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Oct. 05, 2023
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN. "Dall'Alaska al Polo Nord".
Est: €100 - €120
Lithograph Signed on plate. It was originally part of the portfolio "Gli Avvisi Delle Officine G. Ricordi", published in Milan by Ricordi circa 1914, consisting of seventy lithographs with reproductions of the posters published between 1895 and 1914. The suite was marketed in Italy, England, France, Germany and the United States. Provenance: collection of Antoni Muntañola i Carné (Barcelona 1883-1951). 36x26.4 cm.
Balclis
Aug. 31, 2023
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN, LA BOHEME, POSTER
Est: $125 - $150
Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein, German (1854 - 1928) Title: La Boheme Medium: Poster Size: 27 x 19 in. (68.58 x 48.26 cm) Reference:
RoGallery
Jul. 18, 2023
Tosca. ca. 1899.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 9 3/4 x 13 5/8 in./24.8 x 34.5 cm PRINTER: G. Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: This variant of Hohenstein’s famous poster was printed for a piano score cover. The image depicts the dramatic climax of the opera. Scarpia, the police chief, has asked for Tosca’s love in exchange for the release of her arrested lover, Cavaradossi. She goes along with his proposal on the basis that he will forgive Cavaradossi, to which he agrees. But as soon as she receives the pardon, she stabs the police chief and places two candles beside him and a crucifix on his chest. But even so, the other guards have continued following orders to kill Tosca’s lover; she throws herself off a high wall to her death. This murky melodrama, full of high passion and double-crosses, was originally a stage play by Victorien Sardou in 1887, written expressly for Sarah Bernhardt. Why Puccini, who was known for composing lyrical, gentle music, was attracted to such a tragic piece is not clear, but his opera, which premiered in Rome on January 14, 1900, quickly became a classic—as did Hohenstein’s incredibly dramatic poster. (Art Nouveau; Opera; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 18, 2023
La Bohème. 1895.
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 25 x 38 5/8 in./63.5 x 98.2 cm PRINTER: Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: This lithograph for the 1896 debut of Puccini's “La Bohème” is one of the reasons Hohenstein is known among Italy's great poster artists. The great spill of human figures reminds us of Chéret, but rather than fantastical sprites, we have the real-world cross-section of humanity, from the top hat gentry in the upper right to the bohemian lovers at lower left. Hohenstein's typography, as well, has become synonymous with the character of 1890s Italy. It’s a treasure of the graphic arts by any standard. (Art Nouveau; Opera; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 14, 2023
Adolf Hohenstein Raffinerie Zolfi Almagià.
Est: €100 - €150
Affisso litografico, 1900 ca. Impresso da Saiga Brabino & Graeve - Genova. Telato. Cm 138 x 99,5. Qualità B.
Cambi Casa d'Aste
May. 31, 2023
Art Deco Grape Wine Refinery Advertising Poster
Est: $100 - $1,000
An early to mid 20th Century Italian language advertising poster with art by Adolfo Hohenstein (1854-1928). A figural advertisement for Raffinerie Almagia (Almagia Refineries), depicting a mythical centaur holding a Satyr Pan faun child blowing Zolfi Almagia ("magical sulfur") on a bunch of grapes. Italian language information throughout. Artist signature in the plate to lower left A HOHENSTEIN. Published by Saiga (Genoa, Italy). Paper poster lined on canvas cloth. Unframed. Ships rolled. Dimensions: 57 X 41 X .15 in. Condition: Good to fair condition with mild age toning and storage wear, with rippling to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
May. 02, 2023
Adolfo Hohenstein - A. Calderoni Gioielliere - Offset Lithograph 50" x 34.75"
Est: $50 - $150
"A. Calderoni Gioielliere" by Adolfo Hohenstein, Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 50 x 34.75 inches, with an image size of 28.5 x 20.25 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Mar. 11, 2023
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN, LA BOHEME, POSTER
Est: $125 - $150
Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein, German (1854 - 1928) Title: La Boheme Medium: Poster Size: 27 x 19 in. (68.58 x 48.26 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 09, 2023
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928). ESPOSIZIONE D'IGIENE / NAPOLI. 1900. 94½x47½ inches, 247½x120½ cm. G. Ricordi & C., Milan.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) ESPOSIZIONE D'IGIENE / NAPOLI. 1900. 94 1/2x47 1/2 inches, 247 1/2x120 1/2 cm. G. Ricordi & C., Milan. Condition B: extensive overpainting in margins; repaired tears, creases and overpainting in image and along vertical and horizontal folds. Three-sheets. Framed. Hohenstein designed this monumental and beautifully ornate poster for the National Hygiene Exhibition in Naples. Touting the benefits of fresh air and water, Hohenstein illustrates a "Fountain of Life," being enjoyed by a Classically-styled nude family, with a peacock at their side. Set off by gold ink background, florals and undulating decorative frames, the rich blue ink of the poster further emphasizes the element of water. The swirling lines separating the text from image are reminiscent of the artist's poster of the same year for Monte Carlo / Tir Aux Pigeons (see Swann sale 2467, Lot 222). The small, later version of this large-scale poster was printed in the commemorative Ricordi portfolio in 1914. Ricordi 161, Manifesti p. 60.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 09, 2023
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN 1854-1928 Germania 1902
Est: €2,500 - €5,000
Color lithograph, Off. Graf. Ricordi, Milano. Condition: B-. Backed on linen. Rare. 102.36 x 49.41 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Mar. 09, 2023
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN 1854-1928 Zolfi Almagià (later reprint)
Est: €50 - €100
Zolfi Almagià (later reprint) 1952 Offset, SAIGA, Genova. II Edition. Condition: B. 39.37 x 27.56 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Feb. 24, 2023
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN (1854-1917/28), 1893 "PFEIFENRAUCHER"
Est: -
Adolf HOHENSTEIN (1854-1917/28), 1893 (schwer lesbar? "Pfeifenraucher" Öl/Holzt, gerahmt, RG 66x52 cm
Auktionshalle Cuxhaven
Nov. 13, 2022
Vitalis. 1895.
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 34 3/8 x 47 1/4 in./87.5 x 120 cm PRINTER: Lit. Doyen de L. Simondetti, Turin DESCRIPTION: We can always rely on Hohenstein to turn an unremarkable product into a truly remarkable advertisement. A svelte family of four gathers around a spring to carefully scoop bowls of precious Vitalis mineral water. Their tanned skin ripples; the surrounding landscape blisters with vibrant red in contrast. Rare!! (Art Nouveau; Food/Drink; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 13, 2022
La Bohème. 1895.
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 24 7/8 x 38 5/8 in./63 x 98 cm PRINTER: Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: This lithograph for the 1896 debut of Puccini's “La Bohème” is one of the reasons Hohenstein is known among Italy's great poster artists. The great spill of human figures reminds us of Chéret, but rather than fantastical sprites, we have the real-world cross-section of humanity, from the top hat gentry in the upper right to the bohemian lovers at lower left. Hohenstein's typography, as well, has become synonymous with the character of 1890s Italy. It’s a treasure of the graphic arts by any standard. (Art Nouveau; Opera; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 13, 2022
Tosca. 1899.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 52 3/4 x 112 1/2 in./134 x 285.8 cm PRINTER: G. Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: This spectacular three-sheet poster depicts the dramatic climax of the opera. Scarpia, the police chief, has asked for Tosca’s love in exchange for the release of her arrested lover, Cavaradossi. She goes along with his proposal on the basis that he will forgive Cavaradossi, to which he agrees. But as soon as she receives the pardon, she stabs the police chief and places two candles beside him and a crucifix on his chest. But even so, the other guards have continued following orders to kill Tosca’s lover; she throws herself off a high wall to her death. This murky melodrama, full of high passion and double-crosses, was originally a stage play by Victorien Sardou in 1887, written expressly for Sarah Bernhardt. Why Puccini, who was known for composing lyrical, gentle music, was attracted to such a tragic piece is not clear, but his opera, which premiered in Rome on January 14, 1900, quickly became a classic—as did Hohenstein’s incredibly dramatic poster. Rare! (Art Nouveau; Opera; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 13, 2022
Monaco / Exposition de Canots Automobiles. 1900.
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 33 1/4 x 48 in./84.5 x 122 cm PRINTER: Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: Hohenstein’s design for a motorboat exhibition and race is simple but spectacular: from aboard a boat, looking across the bows of a smart helmswoman, we see the waters off Monaco teeming with craft and sparkling in the sun. The artist returns to his trademark method for balancing the visual interest of a distant background versus a large format figure, which in this case is a charming lady: he allots most of the color to the former, and renders the latter in a few sparse lines and the brown of the paper. (Art Nouveau; Travel; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 05, 2022
Original Vintage 1950 Italian Wine Poster HOHENSTEIN
Est: $500 - $750
Hohenstein, Adolfo 1854 - 1928 Raffinerie Almagia - Zolfi Almagia Lithograph 1950 54.7 x 38.9 in. (139 x 99 cm) Printer: Saiga, Genova Condition Details: (B+) on linen, small edge tears, 13 in./33 cm tear at the top edge, 10 in./25 cm tear at the bottom edge#Italy #Food & Beverages #Wine
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 20, 2022
ADOLF HOHENSTEIN 1854-1928 Roncegno / Bagno Arsenico Ferruginoso 1895 circa
Est: -
Color lithograph, Off. Chiattone, Milano. Condition: B+. Backed on linen. Very rare. 79.53 x 37.60 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Jul. 12, 2022
Fiammiferi Senza Fosforo. ca. 1905.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 12 1/8 x 23 5/8 in./31 x 60 cm PRINTER: L. Simonetti, Torino DESCRIPTION: Considered to be the Chéret of Italian poster designers, Hohenstein had the ability of taking the mundane and making it elegant and allegorical, if not otherworldly. He certainly does not disappoint here in this elaborate composition advertising Dr. Craveri’s safety matches. Around the turn of the century, laws were being put into effect all over Europe banning the use of white phosphorus in the manufacture of matches, primarily because it stuck to the skin, causing serious burns. Therefore, safety matches, featuring red phosphorous, were growing exponentially in popularity. Here, a fire goddess of Renaissance-worthy beauty is sending the smoky darkness, complete with ominous snake, into oblivion. This is the smaller format. (Art Nouveau; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 25, 2022
Hohenstein, Adolf (St. Petersburg 1854 - 1924/28 Bonn, ab 1903 in Bonn tätiger Maler von Landschaften, Interieurs, Tierbildern u.a., auch bekannt als Illustrator),
Est: -
Hohenstein, Adolf (St. Petersburg 1854 - 1924/28 Bonn, ab 1903 in Bonn tätiger Maler von Landschaften, Interieurs, Tierbildern u.a., auch bekannt als Illustrator), "Weihe der Doppelkirche von Schwarzrheindorf", Studie, Öl auf Karton, rückseitig altes Etikett mit Zuschreibung und Bezeichnung, 36 x 60 cm
Auktionshaus Plückbaum
May. 19, 2022
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928). ESPOSIZIONE D'IGIENE / NAPOLI. 1900. 94½x47½ inches, 247½x120½ cm. G. Ricordi & C., Milan.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) ESPOSIZIONE D'IGIENE / NAPOLI. 1900. 94 1/2x47 1/2 inches, 247 1/2x120 1/2 cm. G. Ricordi & C., Milan. Condition B: extensive overpainting in margins; repaired tears, creases and overpainting in image and along vertical and horizontal folds. Three-sheets. Framed. Hohenstein designed this monumental and beautifully ornate poster for the National Hygiene Exhibition in Naples. Touting the benefits of fresh air and water, Hohenstein illustrates a "Fountain of Life," being enjoyed by a Classically-styled nude family, with a peacock at their side. Set off by gold ink background, florals and undulating decorative frames, the rich blue ink of the poster further emphasizes the element of water. The swirling lines separating the text from image are reminiscent of the artist's poster of the same year for Monte Carlo / Tir Aux Pigeons (see Swann sale 2467, Lot 222). The small, later version of this large-scale poster was printed in the commemorative Ricordi portfolio in 1914. Ricordi 161, Manifesti p. 60.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 19, 2022
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928). "PRIMAVERA" VEGLIONE DELLA FAMIGLIA ARTISTICA. 1898. 112x18½ inches, 284½x47 cm. G. Ricordi & C., Milan
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) "PRIMAVERA" VEGLIONE DELLA FAMIGLIA ARTISTICA. 1898. 112x18 1/2 inches, 284 1/2x47 cm. G. Ricordi & C., Milan. Condition B: replaced losses, repaired tears, creases and overpainting along seams and horizontal folds. Four-sheets. Framed. Born in Russia to German parents, Hohenstein studied art in Vienna before settling in Milan. He began working with Ricordi, the great Italian publishing company in 1889, designing sheet music covers for operas. Shortly thereafter, he became Art Director of the firm and began to design posters himself. Working for him at Ricordi were among the most famous Italian poster artists of the era, such as Dudovich, Mauzan and Metlicovitz, whose posters reflect Hohenstein's influence as one of the masters of the Golden Age of Italian posters, "from obvious stylistic floral influences of French Art Nouveau and the German Jugendstil" (Manifesti Italiano, p. 114). Hohenstein was invited to work outside of Italy, in France as well as Belgium, where he designed at least two posters printed by the Belgian printing house J.L. Goffart. The Liberty Style at the turn of the century was triumphant in Italy, while the fascination for posters had begun to wane in France. This playful image advertises one of the Milan Carnivals that were fashionable in the late nineteenth and first half of the twentieth century, usually a week or so after the Venice Carnival in February or March. Many of these balls and celebrations were organized by municipal organizations or the "Milanese artistic family" - this one at the Teatro Lirico. A rare poster, in an unusual narrow format; another copy can be found in the Collezione Salce of the Museo Nationale in Treviso. Not in Ricordi.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 20, 2022
Monaco / Exposition de Canots Automobiles. 1900.
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 33 1/8 x 47 7/8 in./84.3 x 121.7 cm PRINTER: G. Ricordi, Milano DESCRIPTION: Hohenstein’s design for a motorboat exhibition and race is simple but spectacular: from aboard a boat, looking across the bows of a smart helmswoman, we see the waters off Monaco teeming with craft and sparkling in the sun. The artist returns to his trademark method for balancing the visual interest of a distant background versus a large format figure, which in this case is a charming lady: he allots most of the color to the former, and renders the latter in a few sparse lines and the brown of the paper. (Art Nouveau; Travel; Italian)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Dec. 15, 2021
HOHENSTEIN, ADOLF (1854-1928) ET MORADA - « FALSTAFF. » 1894. IMPRIMEUR RICORDI 100X71,5CM. AFFICHE
Est: €400 - €600
HOHENSTEIN, Adolf (1854-1928) et Morada - « Falstaff. » 1894. Imprimeur Ricordi 100x71,5cm. Affiche originale, lithographie. Entoilée. Condition A. Cette rare affiche fut éditée pour la version française de l'opéra crée à l'Opéra-Comique de Paris le 18 avril 1894. Si l'oeuvre originale est bien sûr le texte de Shakespeare, l'opéra quant à lui est de Verdi, sur un livret de son ami BoÏto. Un exemplaire de cette affiche est conservé à la BNF.
Limoges Encheres
Dec. 04, 2021
Adolf Hohenstein Framed Exposition Lithograph
Est: -
Vintage Poster For Exposition In Honor Of Allessandro Volta. Measures Approximately 25.5in X 20.5in. Image Measures Approximately 14in X 7.25in. Tm6625 Jg
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 14, 2021
A. Calderoni. 1898.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
ARTIST: ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN (1854-1928) SIZE: 38 1/8 x 54 1/4 in./97 x 137.7 cm PRINTER: G. Modiano, Milano DESCRIPTION: In one of the most exquisite posters for a jeweler ever created, Hohenstein depicts a willowy young beauty sifting through an overflowing jewelry box. Meanwhile, in the background of this two-sheet image, we catch a dreamy glimpse of the storefront in Milan. “Hohenstein can stand as a father to the Italian poster. Although he certainly had an eye on Mucha and, like him, loved large elongated formats, the similarity stops there. His figures were treated with impeccable photographic realism, and colored with a palette of dazzling richness which plays with the effects of light and shade” (Weill, p. 84). This variant does not include the bottom text with the store’s address. (Art Nouveau; Italian; Fashion)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 23, 2021
Adolfo Hohenstein Couveuses d'Enfants
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Adolfo Hohenstein (German, Italian, 1854-1928) Couveuses d'Enfants Poster on paper Signed in the plate Hohenstein, lower right Printed by Reverchon, Paris. Affiches Reverchon - Cie Générale d' Imprimerie. Toulouse & Paris, 97 et 99, Faubg. St. Martin. printed in the plate, lower middle.
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