Konrad Klapheck "La Mère Superbe" Limited Edition Lithograph No. 12/150, Signed Justification, Custom Framed

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A compelling limited edition lithograph by Konrad Klapheck, titled La Mère Superbe, printed in 1980 by L'Imprimerie Moderne du Lion. … Read more A compelling limited edition lithograph by Konrad Klapheck, titled La Mère Superbe, printed in 1980 by L'Imprimerie Moderne du Lion. Executed on fine Vélin de Lana paper with deckled edges, this work exemplifies Klapheck's distinctive fusion of precision, surrealism, and modern European graphic art.

Issued in a limited edition of only 150 impressions, this example is No. 12/150 and is accompanied by an exemplaire authentication hand-signed by Konrad Klapheck. A copy of the numbered justification is included with the artwork, further enhancing its collector appeal and provenance.

Known for his meticulously rendered compositions that transform everyday objects into powerful psychological symbols, Klapheck is regarded as one of Germany's most important postwar artists. His works combine technical mastery with surrealist imagination, creating images that are at once intriguing, sophisticated, and unmistakably unique.

Balanced in scale and presentation, La Mère Superbe offers strong visual impact while maintaining the refined graphic qualities that have made Klapheck's work highly sought after by collectors of modern and contemporary European art.

Details

Artist: Konrad Klapheck
Title: La Mère Superbe
Date: 1980
Medium: Limited Edition Lithograph on Vélin de Lana Paper
Paper: Vélin de Lana with Deckled Edges
Printer/Publisher: L'Imprimerie Moderne du Lion
Edition: Limited Edition No. 12/150
Authentication: Exemplaire authentication hand-signed by Konrad Klapheck
Image Size: 38.1 × 27.9 cm (15 × 11 in.)
Frame Size: 18 × 20 in.
Condition: Very good vintage condition

Included Documentation
Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
Provenance documentation
Copy of the numbered exemplaire justification
Copy of the hand-signed edition authentication
Framing

Professionally custom framed using archival, museum-quality materials:

Solid wood moulding
Crescent™ Acid-Free Museum Rag Mat™
Acid-free backing
Tru Vue™ UV-protective, anti-glare museum glass

All framing is completed in-house by Modern Now™, built to gallery-level standards for long-term preservation and display.

Why This Piece

A rare opportunity to acquire a numbered limited-edition lithograph by one of Germany's most celebrated postwar artists. La Mère Superbe combines Klapheck's trademark precision, surrealist sensibility, and intellectual depth, resulting in a work that is both visually compelling and historically significant. Its limited edition status, hand-signed exemplaire authentication, and museum-quality archival presentation make it an exceptional acquisition for collectors of modern European art and interiors seeking a sophisticated focal point. See less