Forster. 1916.

Artist: OTTO BAUMBERGER (1889-1961)Size: 33 1/4 x 50 in./84.5 x 127 cmCondition: A. Printer: Wolfsberg, ZürichReference: Ref: Baumberger, 33 (var); PAI-XLV, 8Key Words: Art Deco; TapestriesForster. 1916.Baumberger pays homage to Mangold's classic design for the Oriental carpet outlet (see PAI-LXIV, 355) with a credit line (nach B. Mangold) on verso. Though the striking pose and compositional elements are essentially the same, Baumberger switches the emphasis from rug to model by reducing the color scheme to its sepia essentials and emphasizing the musculature of the model, the vibrancy of the textiles, and the detailed folds of the fabric that covers him. Though the product being promoted is downplayed, the exotic nature of the design’s sole human element is maximized, which keeps the lush otherness of what Forster Company has to offer prominently on display.Price: $1080(starting bid + 20% buyer’s premium)Want this item?Place an online bid, or CALL US NOW for this special price212-787-4000Until March 3 only!