Classical Modernism Rohlfs, Christian Goat. c. 1910. Watercolour on handmade paper. 14 x 22 cm. Mounted on a backing board and framed under glass, unopened. - Paper slightly stained and with a vertical crease. Overall, appears to be in very good condition; a magnificent work in vibrant watercolours. Provenance: Karl Ernst Osthaus Collection, Hagen; Eberhard Osthaus Collection, Worpswede. - Undercut with a depiction of a crocodile. - This work was created during the period when Christian Rohlfs was living with Karl Ernst Osthaus in the early 20th century. During this period, the artist produced numerous drawings and watercolours depicting animals for his patron’s children, some of which have an almost fairy-tale-like quality. The German painter’s Expressionist works were later confiscated during the Nazi era and labelled as ‘degenerate’. Watercolour on handmade paper. Mounted on a backing board and framed under glass, unopened. - The paper is slightly stained and has a vertical crease. Overall, it appears to be in very good condition; a magnificent work in vibrant colours. - Provenance: Karl Ernst Osthaus Collection, Hagen; Eberhard Osthaus Collection, Worpswede. - Beneath the drawing depicting a crocodile. - This work was created during Christian Rohlf’s time with Karl Ernst Osthaus in the early 20th century. During this period, he produced numerous drawings and watercolours depicting animals, which the artist created for his patron’s children and which, in some cases, have an almost fairy-tale quality. The German painter’s Expressionist works were later confiscated during the Nazi era and labelled as ‘degenerate’. *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 work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is charged on the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) is charged on the final invoice amount within the European Union.