{"product_id":"vintage-1967-kathe-kollwitz-exhibition-poster-r-e-lewis-san-francisco","title":"Vintage 1967 Kathe Kollwitz Exhibition Poster R.E. Lewis San Francisco","description":"Vintage 1967 Art Gallery Exhibition Poster\u003cbr\u003e\"KOLLWITZ\" — R.E. Lewis, Inc., San Francisco\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 11 – October 7, 1967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn original vintage exhibition poster produced by R.E. Lewis, Inc., one of \u003cbr\u003eSan Francisco's most respected dealers in original prints and drawings during \u003cbr\u003ethe mid-20th century, for their 1967 retrospective exhibition of works by \u003cbr\u003ethe German expressionist Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe poster reproduces Kollwitz's powerful 1924 \"Self-Portrait\" woodcut \u003cbr\u003e(Klipstein 202iii of vii), printed in bold black on warm cream stock. The \u003cbr\u003eartist's printed facsimile signature appears at the lower right of the image. \u003cbr\u003eA second decorative facsimile signature appears in the upper right margin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ ★\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vintage 1967 GALLERY EXHIBITION POSTER, not an original Kollwitz \u003cbr\u003ewoodcut. The image is a photo-reproduction of Kollwitz's 1924 Self-Portrait \u003cbr\u003ewoodcut. The signatures visible on the poster are printed facsimiles, not \u003cbr\u003ehand-signed by the artist (Kollwitz died in 1945). It is being sold as what \u003cbr\u003eit genuinely is: a beautiful and increasingly collectible piece of 1960s \u003cbr\u003egallery ephemera featuring one of the most iconic images in 20th-century \u003cbr\u003eprintmaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ DETAILS ★\u003cbr\u003e- Title: KOLLWITZ (exhibition poster)\u003cbr\u003e- Publisher: R.E. Lewis, Inc., 555 Sutter Street, San Francisco\u003cbr\u003e- Exhibition dates: September 11 – October 7, 1967\u003cbr\u003e- Image source: Self-Portrait, 1924, Klipstein 202iii (of vii), woodcut\u003cbr\u003e- Sheet size: approx. 25 × 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e- Medium: Offset lithograph on heavy cream stock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ CONDITION ★\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with honest age-related wear. Original distribution \u003cbr\u003efolds (horizontal and vertical) are visible — typical and expected for a \u003cbr\u003e1967 gallery poster issued folded. PLEASE NOTE: there is a small split \u003cbr\u003ealong one fold line near the top edge of the sheet (approximately 1 inch \u003cbr\u003ein length, see close-up photo), where the paper has separated along the \u003cbr\u003eoriginal crease — a common issue with paper that has been folded for nearly \u003cbr\u003e60 years. This does NOT affect the printed image itself. Otherwise: light \u003cbr\u003eage-toning to the cream stock consistent with age, minor edge wear, no \u003cbr\u003emajor stains, no writing, no further tears.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessional conservation flattening and a Japanese-tissue repair of the \u003cbr\u003efold split would restore this poster to excellent display condition. Sold \u003cbr\u003eas-is with full photographic disclosure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ A NOTE ON AUTHENTICITY ★\u003cbr\u003eThis poster is offered honestly with all flaws disclosed in photos and text. \u003cbr\u003eThe original distribution folds and small fold-edge split are part of its \u003cbr\u003e60-year history — typical for a piece that traveled between gallery, \u003cbr\u003emailroom, and storage. Buyers who appreciate authentic vintage paper goods \u003cbr\u003ewill recognize these as expected characteristics rather than defects. For \u003cbr\u003ecollectors planning to frame and conserve, this remains a striking and \u003cbr\u003eincreasingly scarce piece of San Francisco gallery history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ ABOUT KÄTHE KOLLWITZ ★\u003cbr\u003eKäthe Kollwitz (1867–1945) is regarded as one of the most important German \u003cbr\u003eartists of the 20th century — the first woman elected to the Prussian \u003cbr\u003eAcademy of Arts, and the creator of some of the most emotionally powerful \u003cbr\u003eprints and woodcuts in modern art history. Her work documents grief, war, \u003cbr\u003emotherhood, poverty, and the human condition with unflinching honesty. Her \u003cbr\u003e1924 Self-Portrait, reproduced here, is among her most celebrated images.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ ABOUT R.E. LEWIS, INC. ★\u003cbr\u003eR.E. Lewis, Inc. was a renowned print dealer in San Francisco specializing \u003cbr\u003ein original prints and drawings from the 15th–20th centuries. The gallery \u003cbr\u003eplayed a significant role in introducing West Coast collectors to important \u003cbr\u003eEuropean printmakers, and their exhibition posters from this era have become \u003cbr\u003ecollectible in their own right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ DISPLAY ★\u003cbr\u003eA striking standalone piece for any wall — art history collectors, German \u003cbr\u003eexpressionism fans, vintage gallery poster enthusiasts, San Francisco art \u003cbr\u003ehistory. Recommend professional flattening and framing under glass with mat. \u003cbr\u003eOriginal fold lines can be partially minimized through proper conservation \u003cbr\u003eflattening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ SHIPPING ★\u003cbr\u003eCarefully rolled in a sturdy mailing tube with end caps, or shipped flat in \u003cbr\u003ea large rigid mailer (your preference — please message at checkout). Ships \u003cbr\u003eUSPS within 1–2 business days from Washington State.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos as they form part of the description. Questions \u003cbr\u003ewelcome!","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49117901488380,"sku":"ced_32212234080","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.8067740635_6297.jpg?v=1779161465","url":"https:\/\/swcurated.com\/products\/vintage-1967-kathe-kollwitz-exhibition-poster-r-e-lewis-san-francisco","provider":"SW Curated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}