Classical Modernism Expressionism Kokoschka, Oskar 13 works, in: Comenius, Figures and Scenes from the Drama. 1975. Each lithograph or (colour) silkscreen print on vellum. Sheet size up to 57.6 x 46 cm or 50 x 65 cm. The lithographs are each signed and numbered in Roman numerals, and most are monogrammed on the stone; the serigraphs are each numbered in Roman numerals, signed twice on the stone, dated, titled and marked ‘ready for printing’ and ‘true to the original’. Each in a numbered original title slipcase, with an introduction by Heinz Spielmann, signed and numbered here, in an original cardboard box containing a record and a special edition of the brochure on the 1976 film adaptation of Kokoschka’s drama. - Of the lithographs, only one sheet has a small, faint stain on the lower right-hand margin; one has a slight crease or dent in the lower right-hand corner and a very isolated, tiny faint stain; the case has sporadic soiling on the outside; overall, in very good condition and exceptionally fine. Featuring excellent, wonderfully chalky and vivid prints with margins and a watermark on three sides, or consistently excellent, colour-rich prints with margins and a watermark on one side. Wingler-Welz 504–509. – One of 25 Roman-numbered copies of the deluxe edition, preceding all other editions: ‘Edition de Tête’. - The lithographs were printed by J.E. Wolfensberger, Zurich; the (colour) screen prints by Grafikwerkstatt Meißner Edition, Hamburg, each bearing their respective blindstamps. - Published by Gyula Trebitsch KG and Meißner Edition, Hamburg. - As early as 1936, whilst working on the portrait ‘Masaryk’, Kokoschka repeatedly discussed Comenius with his model; Comenius’s *Orbis pictus* went on to inspire him in the following years to create literary and visual works. - Includes: Self-portrait 1975 – Comenius and Christl – Emperor Ferdinand – Empress Eleonore – Shylock – Queen Christine with the Spanish Ambassador. - The complete portfolio in a rare, magnificent deluxe edition. Expressionism. – 13 works. Each lithograph or (colour) silkscreen on wove paper. Lithographs each signed and Roman-numbered, as well as mostly monogrammed in the stone; silkscreens each Roman-numbered, signed twice in the stone, as well as dated, titled and labelled. Each in a numbered original title slipcase, with an introduction by Heinz Spielmann, signed and numbered here, in an original cardboard box with a record and a special edition of the brochure accompanying the 1976 film adaptation of Kokoschka’s drama. - Among the lithographs, only one has a small, faint stain in the lower right margin; one has a slight crease mark or pinch pleat in the lower right corner; there is a very isolated, tiny, faint stain; the box has isolated soiling on the outside; all in all, they are in very good and impeccably fine condition. Throughout, superb, wonderfully chalk-like and rich impressions with margins and deckle edges on three sides; or rather, throughout superb, colour-rich impressions with margins and deckle edges on one side. - One of 25 Roman-numbered copies from the deluxe edition, ‘Edition de Téte’. - Lithographs printed by J.E. Wolfensberger, Zurich; (colour) silkscreen prints by Grafikwerkstatt Meißner Edition, Hamburg; each bearing their respective blindstamp. - Published by Gyula Trebitsch KG and Meißner Edition, Hamburg. - Featuring the works as mentioned above. - The complete portfolio in a rare, magnificent deluxe edition. *This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.