Postcards by Pauli Ebner
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Pauli Ebner – Postcards by a Viennese artist
The postcards by artist Pauli Ebner are popular and well-known among collectors. However, little information is available about the artist herself. We only know that Pauli Ebner was actually called Paula or Pauline Ebner and was born in Vienna on August 26, 1873 – like so many postcard artists. She lived and worked there and died on November 9, 1949 at the age of 76, also in Vienna. Her father worked as a glove maker in Vienna, nothing is known about her mother.
In Vienna, Pauli Ebner attended a private art and painting school and was trained there. Her talent was obviously recognized and this led to Pauli Ebner becoming a member of the Austrian Artists’ Association in 1912. Ebner painted countless postcard motifs and illustrated children’s books, most of which depict children in very different everyday situations. Her works are known for their soft, nostalgic style, which captures childlike innocence and is often characterized by the depiction of bourgeois ideals of the time.
Her works include postcards in which children congratulate on various occasions such as birthdays and holidays. Her seasonal and festive cards, for example for Christmas or Easter, which feature children in traditional dress, are particularly popular.
Cooperation with publishers and companies
Ebner worked with several publishing houses and companies, which increased her level of recognition. Her clients included the margarine company “Palmin” and the Suchard chocolate factory, for whom she created small works of art for collector’s picture albums. These collector’s pictures made her work popular beyond the Viennese art scene and contributed to her becoming one of the best-known artists in the field of Austrian “small art”.
Illustrations in children’s books
In addition to postcards, Pauli Ebner also illustrated numerous children’s books. These works show the same warm and child-oriented style as her postcards. She often relied on depictions of children’s everyday lives, which can also be found in the modern interpretation of nostalgic children’s books.
Factors determining the value of a postcard by Pauli Ebner
Origin
All postcards by Pauli Ebner from Vienna.
Age
Pauli Ebner’s postcards were produced between 1912 and 1935.
Condition
Due to the rather low price level, collectors should attach importance to good condition and avoid second or third choice postcards.
Rarity
The artist’s oeuvre is very extensive, and since the number of editions is not known, it can only be assumed that certain series were sold less often than others. In general, however, no extremely rare cards are known to exist.
Prices
The prices are mainly in the range between € 5 and € 20, some particularly beautiful pieces can be considerably higher. The artist’s postcards are rather inexpensive in the area of signed artist’s postcards and are therefore also suitable for collectors with a limited budget.
Characteristics
Pauli Ebner not only designed postcards, but also illustrated numerous children’s books. For the well-known Palmin company and the Suchard chocolate factory, she created small works of art for collector’s picture albums.
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The value of old postcards can only be accurately determined by an in-depth valuation by our experts. It depends on various aspects, including age, origin, rarity, condition and the artist’s fame. Postcards that originate from historically significant personalities are particularly highly valued.
You are welcome to send us scans of your postcards for an initial assessment. Please note, however, that this alone is not sufficient for a final purchase decision. In order to offer you a precise purchase price, we need to carry out a personal appraisal of your collection. We avoid quoting lump sums without prior inspection, as we do not consider this to be serious. However, you are welcome to let us know your price expectations.
Your postcards should be older than 1945. Whether the postcards are written on or were sent by post is generally irrelevant. It is much more important that the postcards are in a collectible condition. We do not buy badly damaged postcards.
You are very welcome to visit us in our store in Grenzach-Wyhlen, where we can offer you personal advice and examine your collections.
If you are unable to visit us personally, please send us your postcards by post. Please send them by insured parcel post and enclose a cover letter with your asking price, address and telephone number.
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The following conditions apply for consignments:
- The consignor may only consign postcards, stamps and other documents over which he has sole control.
- Consignments can be made at any time and will be included in the next auction.
- The starting prices are generally determined by the auction house. They are based on the current market situation.
- The auctioneer is entitled to accept underbids up to a maximum of 20% of the starting price.
- If the consignor withdraws the goods for reasons for which the consignor is responsible, an expense allowance of EUR 100 per hour shall be payable for the inspection and valuation of the items to be auctioned, but at least EUR 100 per order.
- The sales commission for the auctioneer is 22% of the hammer price. If the hammer price is up to 500 euros, the sales commission is 30% and the insurance costs are 1% of the hammer price. The statutory value added tax is levied on this. Postage costs for any returns shall be borne by the consignor. We charge a fee of 2.50 euros per lot for processing large lots and 1 euro for individual postcards.
- The auctioneer cannot accept any liability for auctioned goods. He therefore takes out special auction insurance for the account of the customer, which insures the auctioned goods against all risks within the scope of this contract. The sum insured is 1% of the hammer price.
- If the consignor withdraws the goods for reasons for which he is responsible after the auctioneer has already advertised the goods in the catalog or on the Internet, the goods shall be deemed prepared for the auction and the auctioneer shall settle the order with a further expense allowance. This includes the lost commission of 20% of the starting price of the lot. In addition, the processing fee of EUR 25 per lot, up to a maximum of EUR 300, must be reimbursed. Fees for inspections that are necessary, at the auctioneer’s discretion, will be invoiced separately after consultation.
- Billing takes place 6-8 weeks after the auction.
- Advances are possible for good consignments.
- The place of jurisdiction for all parties involved is Lörrach.
Please understand that we cannot accept consignments of less than 100 postcards.
When selling an inherited collection of postcards, it is important to preserve their condition in order to achieve high sales proceeds.
Make sure that the postcards remain in their original condition:
- Avoid creases, scribbles and changes to faded writing.
- Do not remove any stamps, as this can reduce the value of the postcard.
- To protect against moisture and dust, the postcards should be cleaned with a dry brush and stored in protective sleeves.
Such measures help to maximize the value and attractiveness of the collection for other collectors.
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