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Martin und Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff
Innen, 1982
Brass
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42
Martin und Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff
Innen, 1982
Brass
Starting bid:
€ 8,000 Estimate:
€ 9,000 - 12,000End: 11-15-26 15:20:00 Berlin
11-15-26 09:20:00 New York
11-15-26 06:20:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 14h:28m)
11-15-26 09:20:00 New York
11-15-26 06:20:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 14h:28m)
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.
Martin und Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff
1921 - 2020
Innen. 1982.
Brass and tin.
The underside bears an inscription, likely made by another hand: “Matschinsky-Denninghoff - ‘Innen’ - 1982”. Unique in this size. Height (without the base): 46.5 cm (18.3 in). Base: 40 x 40 cm (15,7 x 15,7 in).
[AR].
• Unique in this size.
• A larger-than-life version of “Innen” is housed at the Museum Folkwang in Essen.
• Since the 1960s, the artist couple has been leaving their mark on public spaces—both within and outside Europe—with monumental sculptures.
• Formerly owned by the writer Grete Weil.
• Offered on the international auction market for the first time.
PROVENANCE: Grete Weil, Munich (1984).
Private collection, Southern Germany.
LITERATURE: Georg W. Költzsch (ed.), Matschinsky-Denninghoff. Monograph and Catalogue Raisonné of Sculptures, Cologne 1992, CR no. 446 (with b/w ill., p. 425).
In good condition. A few pillars and forms are no longer firmly attached to the base, but the overall structure is stable. Small spots, discoloration, and traces of rust in places. The base is slightly dusty and shows minor dents, chipped paint, and signs of wear.
1921 - 2020
Innen. 1982.
Brass and tin.
The underside bears an inscription, likely made by another hand: “Matschinsky-Denninghoff - ‘Innen’ - 1982”. Unique in this size. Height (without the base): 46.5 cm (18.3 in). Base: 40 x 40 cm (15,7 x 15,7 in).
[AR].
• Unique in this size.
• A larger-than-life version of “Innen” is housed at the Museum Folkwang in Essen.
• Since the 1960s, the artist couple has been leaving their mark on public spaces—both within and outside Europe—with monumental sculptures.
• Formerly owned by the writer Grete Weil.
• Offered on the international auction market for the first time.
PROVENANCE: Grete Weil, Munich (1984).
Private collection, Southern Germany.
LITERATURE: Georg W. Költzsch (ed.), Matschinsky-Denninghoff. Monograph and Catalogue Raisonné of Sculptures, Cologne 1992, CR no. 446 (with b/w ill., p. 425).
In good condition. A few pillars and forms are no longer firmly attached to the base, but the overall structure is stable. Small spots, discoloration, and traces of rust in places. The base is slightly dusty and shows minor dents, chipped paint, and signs of wear.
