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Fiedler, Franz
(1885-1956)Narre Tod, Mein Spielgesell

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Portfolio series: “Narre Tod, Mein Spielgesell”. Circa 1922. 10 vintage gelatin silver prints. Various sizes, between 21 x 14 cm, 15,5 x 15 cm and 14,5 x 20,2 cm. Each mounted to colored card, with printed title page. Presented in original half-linen portfolio with gilt-stamped title label "Narre Tod, Mein Spielgesell" on front cover.

Franz Fiedler’s portfolio series “Narre Tod, Mein Spielgesell”, published circa 1922, presents a striking sequence of images depicting a nude female figure interacting with a skeleton - an allegorical meditation on the interplay between life and death. Prints from this series were produced in varying quality and are often encountered with notable fading and a soft, brownish hue. The present set, however, stands out for its exceptional tonal richness and clarity, offering a far more refined visual impression than typically seen. – Title page with slight foxing and toning. Portfolio edges rubbed, with some fading and soiling. Some photos with oxidation mirrroring in edges, a few with slight buckling, otherwise in very good to near excellent condition.