Exquisite sketched portrait of Mann in pencil by Carola Hauschka Spaeth, 7.25 x 10, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Esrtaunlich [Amazing]!, Thomas Mann.” Also signed in the lower right by the artist and dated 1939. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.75. In fine condition. Spaeth (1883–1948) was a listed portrait artist whose work is held in the collections of institutions such as the University of Michigan Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and American Institute of Physics. Signed images of Mann are quite scarce, and he was clearly impressed by this detailed, one-of-a-kind drawing—a magnificent piece. RR Auction COA.
