(openPR) - Hamburg, 28 July 2011 (kk) – Originally, the colorful drawings and funny titles like Fitzebutze and Rumpumpel were intended for a very young audience. Meanwhile the artistically illustrated children and youth books, which will be auctioned by Ketterer Kunst in Hamburg, also attract the expert's eye of a grown audience.

In context of the auction of “Rare Books“ in the new Hamburg location on Holstenwall 5 on 21/22 November, Ketterer Kunst will not only sell high quality lots from the sections of natural science, literature, travel, geography and cartography, as well as a large selection of old prints and modern illustrated books. Additionally, the offering comprises two large collections of children books.

Among the roundabout 1000 lots are a number of German spelling books, picture books and activity books from the 19th to the mid 20th century by renowned authors and artists such as Karl F. von Freyhold, Karl Hofer, Ernst Kreidolf and Tom Seidmann-Freud. On top, the selection includes Dutch and English children books, among them a large number of so-called Movable Books, children books with movable parts as well as pop-up-books. Particularly interesting in this regard are the transformation books by Lothar Meggendorfer.

Preview in Hamburg, Holstenwall 5
09.-11. Nov. von 11-17 Uhr
14.-18. Nov. von 11-17 Uhr
20. Nov. by appointment

Auction in Hamburg, Holstenwall 5
21. 11., as of 09:30 a.m. Maritime and Northern German Art
21./22. 11., as of 10:00 a.m. Rare Books – Main Auction
21. 11., as of 5:00 p.m. Rare Books – Evening Auction
22. 11., Special Auction Children Books

Since it was founded in 1954, Ketterer Kunst has been firmly established in the front ranks of auction houses dealing in art and rare books, with its headquarters in Munich and a branch in Hamburg. Gallery rooms in Berlin as well as representatives in Heidelberg and Krefeld have contributed substantially to the company's success. Ketterer Kunst has further rounded off its portfolio with the prestigious Ernest Rathenau Verlag, New York/Munich. In addition, exhibitions, special theme and charity auctions as well as online auctions are regular events at Ketterer Kunst.

Contact:

Ketterer Kunst
Holstenwall 5
20355 Hamburg
Germany

Christoph Calaminus
Telefon: +49-(0)40-374961-11, Fax:-66
E-Mail: c.calaminus@kettererkunst.de

For press enquiries:

Ketterer Kunst
Joseph-Wild-Str. 18
81829 München
Germany

Michaela Derra M.A.
Telefon: +49-(0)89-55244-152 (Fax: -177)
E-Mail: m.derra@kettererkunst.de