ABRA CADABRA - Kurt Stenil's SIX Color Lithographs - From 1970 Germany!!

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ABRA CADABRA
Color Lithographs
Produced by Kurt Steinel, of Germany,
52 Years Ago
in 1970.
Limited to a total production of only 80 Lithographs - however - if you were one of the first 39 to order, you'd received a sixth print.
Each Lithograph numbered in the lower left hand corner -and- Kurt Steinel's signed his last name and the year of 1970 in the lower right corner.
Five of these Lithographs are numbered "29/80" and the sixth Lithograph "29/39".
This being the case, there are only 39 COMPLETE SETs.
This is set #29, purchased by yours truly, in 1970.
These Very Colourful Lithographs each approx. measure: 17 1/2"x23 3/4"
They come in the original purple loose binder -and- this all in the Original shipping packaging.
Inside the portfolio, the six Lithographs are listed (in German).
Using Google Translate, I've added the English translations - which are a little different from what I was originally told, but the translation is close enough.
Das Becherspiel
The Cup Game
Nothing like the likeness of the devil performing the cups and balls, with birds, as the audience looks on.
Die schwebende Jungfrau
The Floating Virgin
Very interesting in that the floating virgin and magician both appear to be floating.
Die Zersägte
The Sawed
The sawing in parts of the lady, and whatever else she is.
Die verzauberte Kartendame
The Enchanted Lady Cards
The devils likeness, this time with magician's wand bringing the Queen of Spades to life.
Der Gaukler
The Juggler
The Juggler has all kinds of things going on - you might say the skull represents Death - the clock: time - not sure about the violin - the Ace of Diamonds card, with wings: chance flying out the window - the flowers have eyes, could this be for wisdom?
Den Mappen mit den Nummern 1-39 liegt zusätzlich bei blatt 6 Alptraum des Tascheenspielers
The mapping with the numbers 1-39 is also in leaf 6 Nightmare of Pocket, Player
This last Lithograph was explained, to me, as
A Nightmare of the Magician
.
At one time, these Lithographs were all framed, as can be seen by the brown paper tape at the bottom of each.
This could all be easily matted out, should you decide to frame these.
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