Koloman Moser, Hymn, 1903, Paper

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Koloman Moser (1868–1918)
**HYMNE** – Imperial and Royal Anthem of Austria-Hungary, dedicated to Emperor Franz Joseph I
Original chromolithograph in … Read more Koloman Moser (1868–1918)
**HYMNE** – Imperial and Royal Anthem of Austria-Hungary, dedicated to Emperor Franz Joseph I
Original chromolithograph in colours and gold
Year: 1903
Published by: Wiener Werkstätte (one of the very first public works issued by the newly founded workshop in 1903)
Signed in the plate: “Kolo Moser 1903” (lower right)
Technique: multi-colour chromolithography with extensive use of gold
Sheet size: 34 × 46 cm
Image size: 24 × 33 cm

Condition (November 2025):
- Colours exceptionally fresh and vibrant
- Gold still strong and brilliant
- Paper clean, no tears or major damage
- Light, even age-toning only (natural patina for a 122-year-old print)
- No foxing, stains, or restoration
- All of Moser’s Art Nouveau ornamentation and typography perfectly preserved

This is one of the most iconic and sought-after graphic works of the Vienna Secession and one of the earliest publicly released prints of the Wiener Werkstätte. Examples in comparable condition very rarely appear on the market. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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