SCHMITT, HELENE: Stickereien (Embroidery). Entwürfe von Helen Schmitt. Auf Stein gezeichnet von der Verfasserin. Parts I-III (all publ.). Basel, Wassermann & Schäublin & Dresden, In Kommission bei der Verlagshandlung Wilhelm Baensch, 1906-7.
Large folio (41 x 52 cm). Contains a preface, three plates with photo illustrations and explanatory text, and twenty-two beautiful coloured lithographic plates (one double-page) printed on strong cardboard of different colours, some highlighted in gold. As issued in loose sheets in original illustrated stiff wrappers, with some wear along the corners and neat restorations. Housed in a specially made cloth portfolio by Atelier Devauchelle in Paris. First and only edition, self-published by the artist, we assume in a very small number.
A gorgeous Art Nouveau work with decorative ornamental patterns for embroidery but can also be used for other techniques: wood painting and carving, book covers, furniture, curtains, clothing, etc. Helene Schmitt was a teacher of embroidery at the Frauenarbeitsschule in Basel.
According to Schmitt's foreword: "The designs for embroidery, which are available here in lithographic form, are a selection from the drawings that I designed as head of the class for coloured embroidery at the Woman's Work School in Basel over the past 5 years. Part of the work was exhibited at the Basel Trade Exhibition from 1901 for the first time. Since then I have mostly reworked the designs and now publish them in this new form ..."
A wonderful work in true Art Nouveau style. Some plates with small creases in the corners but overall a very good set. Extremely rare on the market.
Sachgebiete: Jugendstil, Kunsthandwerk, Textilien
14.08.2026 - 16:00
6500,- EUR
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