Günter Brus
Zerreissprobe, 1970
Photography
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€ 8,000End: 07-15-24 15:45:00 Berlin
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07-15-24 06:45:00 Los Angeles (26 days, 23h:33m)
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Lot description
Zerreissprobe. 1970.
Comprising 12 Photographys by Klaus Eschen, title sheet and comments on "Zerreissprobe" (folding leaflet) in the original cloth case.
Signed and numbered on the title sheet. Each photograph firmly mounted on a backing cardboard inscribed with a confirmation by the artist on the reverse. From an edition of 35 copies. 50 x 40 cm (19.6 x 15.7 in). Backing cardboard 60 x 50 cm (23,6 x 19,6 in).
Dimensions of the original cloth case: 63.5 x 51.5 x 5 cm (24.8 x 20.2 x 1.9 in).
Fachlabor Fayer Fotostudio, Vienna 2001, and published by Galerie Heike Curtze, Vienna 2001. [EH].
• Günter Brus is a co-founder of Viennese Actionism.
• Photo documentation of the famous action “Zerreissprobe”.
• “Zerreissprobe” is regarded the summarizing highlight of his previous works.
• Günter Brus was a virtuoso in using the body in art.
• Works by Günter Brus featured in documenta 4 (1972), 6 (1977) and 7 (1982) as well as in the Venice Biennale (1980), they are also on display in the newly founded Vienna Actionism Museum WAM, Vienna.
PROVENANCE: Private collection Switzerland.
In good condition.
Comprising 12 Photographys by Klaus Eschen, title sheet and comments on "Zerreissprobe" (folding leaflet) in the original cloth case.
Signed and numbered on the title sheet. Each photograph firmly mounted on a backing cardboard inscribed with a confirmation by the artist on the reverse. From an edition of 35 copies. 50 x 40 cm (19.6 x 15.7 in). Backing cardboard 60 x 50 cm (23,6 x 19,6 in).
Dimensions of the original cloth case: 63.5 x 51.5 x 5 cm (24.8 x 20.2 x 1.9 in).
Fachlabor Fayer Fotostudio, Vienna 2001, and published by Galerie Heike Curtze, Vienna 2001. [EH].
• Günter Brus is a co-founder of Viennese Actionism.
• Photo documentation of the famous action “Zerreissprobe”.
• “Zerreissprobe” is regarded the summarizing highlight of his previous works.
• Günter Brus was a virtuoso in using the body in art.
• Works by Günter Brus featured in documenta 4 (1972), 6 (1977) and 7 (1982) as well as in the Venice Biennale (1980), they are also on display in the newly founded Vienna Actionism Museum WAM, Vienna.
PROVENANCE: Private collection Switzerland.
In good condition.
Günter Brus
Zerreissprobe, 1970
Photography
Starting bid:
€ 8,000 Estimate
€ 8,000End: 07-15-24 15:45:00 Berlin
07-15-24 09:45:00 New York
07-15-24 06:45:00 Los Angeles (26 days, 23h:33m)
07-15-24 09:45:00 New York
07-15-24 06:45:00 Los Angeles (26 days, 23h:33m)
After entering your maximum bid you will be able to check your entry and you will be provided with further information. Only after a further confirmation your bid will be binding.