Hirsch im Gewitter (Deer In The Storm)

Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) Hirsch im Gewitter (Deer In The Storm) inscribed ‘Block’ (lower left); inscribed ‘Block 3 x 16’ (on the reverse) (i) signed, inscribed and dated ‘Beuys 1950 Block! 16’ (on the reverse) (ii) signed, titled, inscribed and dated ‘Hirschkopf Beuys 1950 Hirsch im Gewitter Block! 16’ (on the reverse) (iii) signed, titled, inscribed and dated ‘Beuys 1950 Hirschkopf (das Auge) Block! 16’ (on the reverse) pencil on paper, in three parts mounted on paper (i) 5 ¾ x 7 ¾in. (14.7 x 19.8cm.) (ii) 5 ¾ x 7 ¾in. (14.7 x 19.8cm.) (iii) 7 ¾ x 5 ¾in. (19.8 x 14.7cm.) overall: 25 ¾ x 19 7/8in. (65.5 x 50.5cm.) Executed in 1950