Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948)

Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948)
Für Jan Tschichold
signed, dedicated and dated 'Kurt Schwitters für Jan Tschichold. III. 1936' (on a label affixed to the mount)
printed paper collage on paper
12 x 9 3/8 in. (30.2 x 23.6 cm.)
Executed circa 1930

Provenance
Edith and Jan Tschichold, Basel (gift from the artist, 1936).
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York (acquired from the above, 1952).
G. David Thompson, Pittsburgh (acquired from the above).
Galerie Beyeler, Basel (acquired from the above, 1961).
Paul Hänggi, Basel (acquired from the above).
Galerie Beyeler, Basel (acquired from the above, 1963).
Ernst Schwitters, Lysaker and Marlborough Fine Art, Ltd., London (jointly acquired from the above, 1963).
Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York (on consignment from the above, 1967).
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner, 1967.