Lot 8217
Otto von Kursell - an ink drawing “Max Levien” from the estate of Dietrich Eckart
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A108r | Live auction | 1467 Lots
Description
Expressive ink drawing by Otto von Kursell (1884-1967) showing the Munich communist leader Max Levien in strict profile. Below the portrait is Kursell's handwritten note “Max Levien, leading Munich communist leader”, size 21,5x27,5 cm. Painted in the late 1920s. The present drawing is thus not only a rare original work by Otto von Kursell, but also an authentic document from the personal and ideological environment of Dietrich Eckart. The work is accompanied by a 10-page written expert report by a historian, detailing the provenance, historical context, attribution, and the significance of the collaboration between Otto von Kursell and Dietrich Eckart. The expert report forms an integral part of this lot.Condition: II Questions about the lot?