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Andreas Schmitten
Bürgerwehr, 2017
Metal
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61
Andreas Schmitten
Bürgerwehr, 2017
Metal
Starting bid:
€ 10,000
Estimate:
€ 10,000 - 15,000
End: 07-15-26 15:30:00 Berlin
07-15-26 09:30:00 New York
07-15-26 06:30:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 18h:14m)

Please enter your maximum bid, it will only be used to the extent necessary to beat the next best bid.
Bid plus 34 % buyer's premium (differential taxation without separate VAT statement, sales tax certificate upon request) and droit de suite charge without VAT.
Self pick-up: free of charge,
Nonstandard size: shipping on request.


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.


Andreas Schmitten
1980
Bürgerwehr. 2017.
Metal, glass, wood, fabric, yarn, plastic, bronze, lacquer.
Room installation. Object dimensions variable: 25 x 250 cm (9.8 x 98.4 in). Display case: 215 x 125 cm (84,6 x 49,2 x 14,9 in).
In complete condition. [AW].
Andreas Schmitten is known for large-scale installations that combine conceptual power, opulent aesthetics, and formal appeal.
• He stages figures, objects, and interiors as visually explosive worlds of imagery and fantasy.
• This large-scale installation is part of the solo exhibition held at the Museum Kurhaus Kleve in 2018.
Andreas Schmitten is represented by the renowned KÖNIG GALERIE in Berlin.

The work is listed on the artist’s official website.

PROVENANCE: Olbricht Collection, Essen/Berlin (purchased from the artist in 2017).

EXHIBITION: Andreas Schmitten, Museum Kurhaus Kleve, May 13 - August 26, 2018.

In good condition. Complete. The stool sections show some dents, scratches, and scuffs in places. There are some scratches on the table’s base sections.