Vintage 1967 Kathe Kollwitz Exhibition Poster R.E. Lewis San Francisco

Vintage 1967 Art Gallery Exhibition Poster
"KOLLWITZ" — R.E. Lewis, Inc., San Francisco
September 11 – October 7, 1967

An original vintage exhibition poster produced by R.E. Lewis, Inc., one of
San Francisco's most respected dealers in original prints and drawings during
the mid-20th century, for their 1967 retrospective exhibition of works by
the German expressionist Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945).

The poster reproduces Kollwitz's powerful 1924 "Self-Portrait" woodcut
(Klipstein 202iii of vii), printed in bold black on warm cream stock. The
artist's printed facsimile signature appears at the lower right of the image.
A second decorative facsimile signature appears in the upper right margin.

★ IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ ★
This is a vintage 1967 GALLERY EXHIBITION POSTER, not an original Kollwitz
woodcut. The image is a photo-reproduction of Kollwitz's 1924 Self-Portrait
woodcut. The signatures visible on the poster are printed facsimiles, not
hand-signed by the artist (Kollwitz died in 1945). It is being sold as what
it genuinely is: a beautiful and increasingly collectible piece of 1960s
gallery ephemera featuring one of the most iconic images in 20th-century
printmaking.

★ DETAILS ★
- Title: KOLLWITZ (exhibition poster)
- Publisher: R.E. Lewis, Inc., 555 Sutter Street, San Francisco
- Exhibition dates: September 11 – October 7, 1967
- Image source: Self-Portrait, 1924, Klipstein 202iii (of vii), woodcut
- Sheet size: approx. 25 × 18 inches
- Medium: Offset lithograph on heavy cream stock

★ CONDITION ★
Good vintage condition with honest age-related wear. Original distribution
folds (horizontal and vertical) are visible — typical and expected for a
1967 gallery poster issued folded. PLEASE NOTE: there is a small split
along one fold line near the top edge of the sheet (approximately 1 inch
in length, see close-up photo), where the paper has separated along the
original crease — a common issue with paper that has been folded for nearly
60 years. This does NOT affect the printed image itself. Otherwise: light
age-toning to the cream stock consistent with age, minor edge wear, no
major stains, no writing, no further tears.

Professional conservation flattening and a Japanese-tissue repair of the
fold split would restore this poster to excellent display condition. Sold
as-is with full photographic disclosure.

★ A NOTE ON AUTHENTICITY ★
This poster is offered honestly with all flaws disclosed in photos and text.
The original distribution folds and small fold-edge split are part of its
60-year history — typical for a piece that traveled between gallery,
mailroom, and storage. Buyers who appreciate authentic vintage paper goods
will recognize these as expected characteristics rather than defects. For
collectors planning to frame and conserve, this remains a striking and
increasingly scarce piece of San Francisco gallery history.

★ ABOUT KÄTHE KOLLWITZ ★
Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945) is regarded as one of the most important German
artists of the 20th century — the first woman elected to the Prussian
Academy of Arts, and the creator of some of the most emotionally powerful
prints and woodcuts in modern art history. Her work documents grief, war,
motherhood, poverty, and the human condition with unflinching honesty. Her
1924 Self-Portrait, reproduced here, is among her most celebrated images.

★ ABOUT R.E. LEWIS, INC. ★
R.E. Lewis, Inc. was a renowned print dealer in San Francisco specializing
in original prints and drawings from the 15th–20th centuries. The gallery
played a significant role in introducing West Coast collectors to important
European printmakers, and their exhibition posters from this era have become
collectible in their own right.

★ DISPLAY ★
A striking standalone piece for any wall — art history collectors, German
expressionism fans, vintage gallery poster enthusiasts, San Francisco art
history. Recommend professional flattening and framing under glass with mat.
Original fold lines can be partially minimized through proper conservation
flattening.

★ SHIPPING ★
Carefully rolled in a sturdy mailing tube with end caps, or shipped flat in
a large rigid mailer (your preference — please message at checkout). Ships
USPS within 1–2 business days from Washington State.

Please review all photos as they form part of the description. Questions
welcome!