Lot 601: Wall Hanging Pan and Nymph

Müller, Walter
Bremen 1901 - Worpswede 1975
Wall Hanging Pan and Nymph
1950s, weaf, 153 x 125 cm, up. le. manufacturer's mark MW (Müller Worpswede). - Wwe are grateful to Berit Müller from the weaving mill Haus im Schluh, Worpswede, for her kind assistance. The wall hanging at hand is one of only two known copies. - Prov.: Acquired by the consignor's mother directly from the weaving mill.- German painter a. designer. After studying at the Bremen art school he moved to Worpswede in 1919. He worked as architect, mainly in Bremen a. made designs for wall hangings in the weaving mill Haus im Schluh in Worpswede. It had been founded by Martha Vogeler, the wife of Heinrich Vogeler; M. was married to Vogelers daughter Bettina. - Mus.: Worpswede. - Lit.: Vollmer.