Sulamith Wulfing Collection at Spirit of the Ages

Here, we present more than 50 examples of the hauntingly beautiful work of Sulamith Wülfing.

These images are drawn from her contributions to titles including: Der Mond ift aufgegangen (The Moon Has

Come Up) (1933); Christian Morgenstern (1934); Die Truhe (The Chest) (1935); Der Leuchter (The Shining) (1936);

Die Schwelle (The Threshold) (1937); and Die Kleine Seejungfrau (The Little Mermaid)(1953).

We have developed a range of Giftware that includes images reproduced from the 1st Edition plates in our collection

to ensure the most accurate form, line and colour possible. We have utilised a high definition capture and reproduction

technique for the images - in contrast to the low definition representation necessary for this website. The illustrations

are available as cards, infants' clothing, T-shirts and unmatted, matted or framed prints (8x6", 10x8", 12x10", 15x10" and

30 x 20" images sizes). Pricing starts at US$4 for single Gift Cards (US$18 for select packs of 6) and 10 x 8" prints

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Sulamith Wülfing (1901-1989) was a German artist and illustrator and is best known for her unique style of depicting

With a familial background that included Theosophist parents, Wülfing's interest in illustrating fairytales and mystical

events may be understood. However, given that she, herself, experienced visitations from angels, fairies, gnomes

and nature spirits throughout her life, Wülfing's art provides an insight into her own otherworldly visions.

Across the two volumes of Der Mond ift aufgegangen, Wülfing illustrates 12 poem, including: "Der Mond ift

aufgegangen"; "Geh ans mein herz und fuche freud'"; "Es freit ein wilder Waffermann"; "Nacht ift wie ein ftitles

Meer"; "Ueber der Weide glänzet die Sonn'"; "Kommft von den Bergen du"; "Eija, eija, würen wir du"; "Es fiel em

Reif in der frühlingsnacht"; "Du droben auf jenem Berge"; "Die Blümelein alle fchlafen"; "Es waren zwei Königskinder";

The poems illustrated by Wülfing are drawn from fairytales, traditional children's songs and the work of poets

Christian Morgenstern (1934)

A rare copy of the 1934 edition of Wülfing's illustrations accompanying poetry in Christian Morgenstern - an illustrated collection of poems by Morgenstern - produced by Sulamith Wülfing-Verlag (Wuppertal-Elberfeld).

This copy shows the original decoratively olive-stamped vellum-coloured cover.

Only 6,000 copies of this edition were produced.

Wülfing illustrates a collection of poems by the German poet and author, Christian Morgenstern, including: "Eins und

Alles" ("One and All"); "Die Stimme" ("The Voice"); "Traum" ("Dream"); "Kinderliebe" ("Child Love"); "Dunkel Gäste"

("Dark Guest"); "Ich bin aus Gott" (I am from God"); "Der Engel" ("The Angel"); "Gib mid den Anblick" ("Give me the

sight"); and "Non wollen wir" ("Now we want").

Morgenstern (1871-1914) penned work that ran counter to the prevailing orthodoxy and was imbibed with

metaphysical references. Given the gorgeous contributions by Wülfing to this collection, it is clear that there

was resonance between the artists.

9 colour plates with accompanying page of poetic verse from Christian Morgenstern

Eins und Alles

(One and All)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 1

Die Stimme

(The Voice)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 2

Traum

(Dream)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 3

Kinderliebe

(Child Love)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 4

Dunkle Gäste

(Dark Guest)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 5

Ich bin aus Gott

(I am from God)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 6

Der Engel

(The Angel)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 7

Gib mir den Anblick

(Give me the sight)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 8

Non wollen wir

(Now we want)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW CM 9

Die Truhe (The Chest) (1935)

A rare copy of the 1935 edition of the collection of illustrations by Wülfing - Die Truhe (The Chest). This rare edition was published by Sulamith Wülfing-Verlag (Wuppertal-Elberfeld).

This copy shows the original decoratively chocolate-stamped vellum-coloured cover.

Die Truhe is a collection of images prepared by Wülfing to illustrate a variety of fairytales and traditional songs.

Those illustrations are stunning and represent what some consider to be her best monotone work.

12 plates

Vom Rumpelstilzchen

(From Rumpelstilstskin)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 1

Der Drachenritt

(The Dragon Ride)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 2

Die Schlafende Prinzessin

(The Sleeping Princess)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 3

Das Riesenspielzeug

(The Giant's Plaything)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 4

Der Gläserne Sarg

(The Crystal Coffin)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 5

Vom Marienkind

( From Mary's Child)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 6

Jorinde und Joringel

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 7

Das Tränenkruglein

(The Tear Jug)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 8

Die Trollhexe

(The Troll Witch)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 9

Der Verlorene Schuh

(The Lost Shoe)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 10

Der Spiegel

(The Looking Glass)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 11

Der Fundevogel

(The Wonder Bird)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DT 12

Der Leuchter (The Shining) (1936)

A rare copy of the 1936 edition of the collection of Wülfing's illustrations prepared as Der Leuchter (The Shining). This rare edition was published by Sulamith Wülfing - Verlag (Wuppertal-Elberfeld).

This copy shows the original decoratively chocolate-stamped vellum-coloured cover.

The collection of plates offered by Wülfing in Der Leuchter demonstrate her devotion to capturing the very essence

of Being - in line, contrasting colour and shading. In his introduction to Der Leuchter, Otto Schulze - Wülfing's

husband (also a Professer at the Art College in Wuppertal) - notes her particular success in details including the clarity

of the night sky, the delicate lines created by the fall of costumes and bejeweled thrones and garments.

Schulze's praise is well-placed - Wülfing's images of Angels, Crystal Children, phases of Human development and

dreams are delightful.

10 plates

Der Engel

(The Angel)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 1

Erkennen

(Recognition)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 2

Entfaltung

(Development)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 3

Heimkehr des Engels

(The Angel Returns Home)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 4

Der Traum

(The Dream)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 5

Finden

(Found)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 6

Verkündigung

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 7

Der Kristall

(The Crystal)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 8

Die Geburt

(The Birth)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 9

Das Kind

(The Child)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DL 10

Die Schwelle (The Threshold) (1937)

A rare copy of the 1937 edition of the collection of Wülfing's illustrations prepared as

Die Schwelle (The Threshold). This rare edition was published by Sulamith Wülfing - Verlag (Wuppertal-Elberfeld).

This copy shows the original paste-down to the vellum-coloured cover.

Wülfing's masterful artist-hand is guided by the beauty of her ethereal visions, cast through a shimmering veil to reveal

an Otherworld full of angels and auras. These images are a must for any collection as they cast their hypnotic spell

over the viewer with seductive themes of mother and child, guidance, comfort and protection.

8 plates

Die Stimme

(The Voice)

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 1

Die Beiden Engel

(The Two Angels)

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 2

Verkündigung

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 3

Warten

(Control)

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 4

Vor Dem Tor

(Before the Gate)

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 5

Die Schwelle

(The Threshold)

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 6

Magnolien

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 7

Die Stufe

(The Stage)

Provenance: An English Collector

Code: SW DS 8

Die Kleine Seejungfrau (The Little Mermaid) (1953)

A rare copy of the 1953 edition of Die Kleine Seejungfrau (The Little Mermaid) featuring Wülfing's illustrations to accompany the classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. This rare edition was published by Sulamith Wülfing-Verlag (Wuppertal-Elberfeld).

This copy shows the original decoratively gilt-stamped rippled off-white cover.

Only 3,000 copies of this edition were produced.

Four of Wülfing's numerous marginal contributions accompanying her

illustrations for Die Kleine Seejungfrau

Die Kleine Seejungfrau (The Little Mermaid) recounts the fairy tale written by the 19th Century Danish author, Hans

Christian Andersen (1805-1875). It is the story of a young mermaid who offers to abandon all that she knows to

gain an immortal soul and the love of a prince.

Wüulfing's illustrations to this version of Andersen's classic tale are breathtaking - and true to her inimitable style, she

takes us on a ethereal journey through the tale.

8 plates

Die Rettung

(The Rescue)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 1

Die Sennsucht

(Longing)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 2

Verwandlung

(Metamorphosis)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 3

Der Tanz

(The Dance)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 4

Das Offer

(The Sacrifice)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 5

Die Wandlung

(Transfiguration)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 6

Der Abschied

(The Departure)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 7

Der Unsterbliche Seele

(The Immortal Soul)

Provenance: A German Collector

Code: SW DKS 8

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