Modern & Contemporary Art –
Private Collections and Outstanding Works - Auction ends: February 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm
Private Collections and Outstanding Works - Auction ends: February 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm
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Fred Thieler
blue sunset, 1997
Mixed media on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 5,500 Estimate:
€ 6,000 - 8,000End: 02-15-26 15:13:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 18h:50m)
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 18h:50m)
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.
Lot description
Fred Thieler
1916 - 1999
blue sunset. 1997.
Mixed media on canvas.
Signed and dated in the lower right. Signed, dated and titled on the reverse. 140 x 150 cm (55.1 x 59 in). [AW].
• Fred Thieler is one of the leading representatives of German Informel.
• Colorful and dynamic composition, created through artistically guided chance.
• Late work featuring an exceptionally bright and dominant shade of blue.
• In the 1950s and 1960s, Thieler was already an important artist of abstract expressionism and was invited to the second documenta in Kassel and the Venice Biennale.
PROVENANCE: From the artist's estate.
In good condition with beautiful colors. The canvas is slightly wavy. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the aid of a UV light source and to the best of our knowledge and belief.
1916 - 1999
blue sunset. 1997.
Mixed media on canvas.
Signed and dated in the lower right. Signed, dated and titled on the reverse. 140 x 150 cm (55.1 x 59 in). [AW].
• Fred Thieler is one of the leading representatives of German Informel.
• Colorful and dynamic composition, created through artistically guided chance.
• Late work featuring an exceptionally bright and dominant shade of blue.
• In the 1950s and 1960s, Thieler was already an important artist of abstract expressionism and was invited to the second documenta in Kassel and the Venice Biennale.
PROVENANCE: From the artist's estate.
In good condition with beautiful colors. The canvas is slightly wavy. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the aid of a UV light source and to the best of our knowledge and belief.
28
Fred Thieler
blue sunset, 1997
Mixed media on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 5,500 Estimate:
€ 6,000 - 8,000End: 02-15-26 15:13:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 18h:50m)
02-15-26 09:13:00 New York
02-15-26 06:13:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 18h:50m)
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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