Bibrowski, Stephan | Lionel der Löwenmensch
Bibrowski, Stephan
Lebend. Lionel der einzig echte Löwenmensch der Erde. Hamburg: Lith. Adolph Friedländer, ca. 1922 (no. 7728)
Color lithograph poster (27 7/8 x 37 1/2 in.; 707 x 952 mm). Fold creases with some closed separations. Laid down on linen.
In contrast with poster in the preceding lot, which presented Bibrowski partially clothed and reading Shakespeare in English (one of five languages he is supposed to have known), the present image exploits Bibrowski's "otherness," depicting him in the wild with actual lions in the background.
The tagline of the poster—the only real lion-man on earth—indicates that Lionel's popularity attracted imitators.
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Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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Bibrowski, Stephan
Lebend. Lionel der einzig echte Löwenmensch der Erde. Hamburg: Lith. Adolph Friedländer, ca. 1922 (no. 7728)
Color lithograph poster (27 7/8 x 37 1/2 in.; 707 x 952 mm). Fold creases with some closed separations. Laid down on linen.
In contrast with poster in the preceding lot, which presented Bibrowski partially clothed and reading Shakespeare in English (one of five languages he is supposed to have known), the present image exploits Bibrowski's "otherness," depicting him in the wild with actual lions in the background.
The tagline of the poster—the only real lion-man on earth—indicates that Lionel's popularity attracted imitators.
Condition Report:
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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