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Hans Steinbrenner
Couple, 1957
Bronze
Starting bid:
€ 4,000 Estimate:
€ 5,000End: 09-15-25 15:09:00 Berlin
09-15-25 09:09:00 New York
09-15-25 06:09:00 Los Angeles (23 days, 10h:07m)
09-15-25 09:09:00 New York
09-15-25 06:09:00 Los Angeles (23 days, 10h:07m)
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Lot description
Couple. 1957.
Bronze with black patina.
Stand with monogram and number. From an edition of seven copies (0/6-6/6), this is copy 2/6. Height: 31 cm (12.2 in).
Solid cast, cast by Krieghoff, Mainz. In addition to the bronze edition, there is an original in plaster and an edition of 3-5 copies in English cement. [AR].
• Early bronze from a small edition of only 6 copies.
• Hans Steinbrenner understands how to transform human perception into biomorphic, intricate beings in an incomparably sensitive way.
• This is the first time a copy of this bronze has been offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).
PROVENANCE: From a Hessian collection.
EXHIBITION: Hans Steinbrenner. Sculptures 1948-1960, Sinclair-Haus, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, October 23-December 16, 1990, cat. no. 63 (probably a different copy, illustrated on p. 77).
LITERATURE: Claire Hellweg, Hans Steinbrenner. Die Entwicklung der Formensprache im plastischen Werk, Diss. Frankfurt a. Main, 1990/91, catalogue raisonné no. 104 c (of c) (illustrated).
In good condition. Small scuffs with white adhesions in places.
Bronze with black patina.
Stand with monogram and number. From an edition of seven copies (0/6-6/6), this is copy 2/6. Height: 31 cm (12.2 in).
Solid cast, cast by Krieghoff, Mainz. In addition to the bronze edition, there is an original in plaster and an edition of 3-5 copies in English cement. [AR].
• Early bronze from a small edition of only 6 copies.
• Hans Steinbrenner understands how to transform human perception into biomorphic, intricate beings in an incomparably sensitive way.
• This is the first time a copy of this bronze has been offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).
PROVENANCE: From a Hessian collection.
EXHIBITION: Hans Steinbrenner. Sculptures 1948-1960, Sinclair-Haus, Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, October 23-December 16, 1990, cat. no. 63 (probably a different copy, illustrated on p. 77).
LITERATURE: Claire Hellweg, Hans Steinbrenner. Die Entwicklung der Formensprache im plastischen Werk, Diss. Frankfurt a. Main, 1990/91, catalogue raisonné no. 104 c (of c) (illustrated).
In good condition. Small scuffs with white adhesions in places.
19
Hans Steinbrenner
Couple, 1957
Bronze
Starting bid:
€ 4,000 Estimate:
€ 5,000End: 09-15-25 15:09:00 Berlin
09-15-25 09:09:00 New York
09-15-25 06:09:00 Los Angeles (23 days, 10h:07m)
09-15-25 09:09:00 New York
09-15-25 06:09:00 Los Angeles (23 days, 10h:07m)
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.
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