Postcards by Paul Hey
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Paul Hey – Postcards with poetic and realistic illustrations
Paul Hey was born in Munich on October 19, 1867, as the son of the well-known music teacher Julius Hey and his wife Karoline. He was a popular German painter, graphic artist, draughtsman and illustrator.
Paul Hey’s interest in art stemmed from his father, Julius Hey. He trained as an engraver in Göttingen under Francesco Saverio Cavallari, an architect and painter from Palermo. His influence encouraged him to engage with art and culture. In 1854, Julius Hey entered the Munich Academy of Art, which was headed by Wilhelm von Kaulbach at the time. Two years later, he began studying painting there. During his training in Göttingen, he came into contact with Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms, among others. His encounters with these composers and his growing passion for music ultimately led him to give up painting and devote himself entirely to music from then on.
Paul Hey was so impressed by the artistic diversity of his father Julius Hey that he began studying at the Munich Art Academy in 1886 at the age of 19, and continued studying there until 1893. There he was taught by several renowned painters. His early works were mainly created in Munich and the surrounding area, with a preference for nature motifs.
His talent did not remain undiscovered for long: In 1892 he received the Silver Medal of Honor from the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts for a painting with a motif from the Middle Franconian town of Pappenheim. Three years earlier, Hey had already joined the 1st Bavarian Infantry Regiment, which later led to him being deployed to the front as a war painter during the First World War.
Like many artists of his time, Hey also devoted himself to designing and drawing postcards around 1900.
Factors determining the value of a postcard by Paul Hey
Perfect condition of the postcards plays an important role, especially for the frequently seen cards – these should only be purchased in good condition.
Origin
Various German publishers, including Ottmar Zieher in Munich.
Age
Approx. 1900 – 1940
Condition
Compromises with regard to condition should only be made for rare postcards.
Rarity
Many of the artist’s series, such as postcards from the series of folk song cards, are very common and can therefore be purchased at reasonable prices. Some embossed postcards and “hold to the light” postcards, on the other hand, are rare and fetch prices of up to around € 50 and in exceptional cases even a little more.
Characteristics
In addition to postcards, original paintings by the artist are also offered from time to time, which can fetch prices of several thousand euros.
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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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We can also collect legacies or extensive collections from your home.
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 up to two months 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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