Paul Knothe – Neues Ornament. 2. Folge

Paul Knothe – Neues Ornament. 2. Folge (New Ornament. Second Series) Nieschütz (near Meissen): Atelier Stenzel, n.d. [c. 1926]. Portfolio, 20 plates. Large oblong folio portfolio (41 × 31 cm). Complete with 20 decorative plates printed in black and grey tones on stiff card, each ca. 35 × 27 cm, loosely inserted to portfolio as issued. Original paper-covered boards with printed blue title label and cloth backstrip. A striking suite of Art Deco ornamental designs by Paul Knothe from Atelier Stenzel, intended as inspiration for designers, draughtsmen and painters. Geometric abstraction is combined with stylised floral and figural motifs, rendered in shaded planes and rhythmic patterning. Printed by Kunstdruck Oskar Stählich, Dresden. Portfolio worn at edges with minor tears to textile portfolio hinge; title label chipped; plates clean and crisp. Inv. BX2