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
148
Gaston Chaissac
Totem, 1964
Oil
Starting bid:
€ 14,000 Estimate:
€ 14,000 - 18,000End: 02-15-26 16:13:00 Berlin
02-15-26 10:13:00 New York
02-15-26 07:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:43m)
02-15-26 10:13:00 New York
02-15-26 07:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:43m)
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
Gaston Chaissac
1910 - 1964
Totem. 1964.
Oil on panel.
Verso signed and inscribed "S0 1127". Height (excl. base): 112.6 cm (44.3 in). Base: 5 cm (1,9 in).
[KA].
• Expressive, playful, fascinating.
• With his imaginatively painted totem sculptures, Chaissac has developed an exciting and unique visual language.
• Part of an important private collection in Berlin for almost 35 years.
PROVENANCE: Louis Carré & Co, Paris (verso with label).
Galerie Michael Haas, Berlin.
Private collection, Berlin (acquired from the above in 1991).
Beautiful wooden sculpture in good condition. The right, light blue arm is broken off and has been expertly restored. Overall, there are isolated chips in the wood due to the material and manufacturing process, with occasional tiny areas of color loss. There are isolated, tiny to small areas of wear and paint flaking on the upper edge and around the edges, slightly more pronounced in the center left and lower left.
1910 - 1964
Totem. 1964.
Oil on panel.
Verso signed and inscribed "S0 1127". Height (excl. base): 112.6 cm (44.3 in). Base: 5 cm (1,9 in).
[KA].
• Expressive, playful, fascinating.
• With his imaginatively painted totem sculptures, Chaissac has developed an exciting and unique visual language.
• Part of an important private collection in Berlin for almost 35 years.
PROVENANCE: Louis Carré & Co, Paris (verso with label).
Galerie Michael Haas, Berlin.
Private collection, Berlin (acquired from the above in 1991).
Beautiful wooden sculpture in good condition. The right, light blue arm is broken off and has been expertly restored. Overall, there are isolated chips in the wood due to the material and manufacturing process, with occasional tiny areas of color loss. There are isolated, tiny to small areas of wear and paint flaking on the upper edge and around the edges, slightly more pronounced in the center left and lower left.
148
Gaston Chaissac
Totem, 1964
Oil
Starting bid:
€ 14,000 Estimate:
€ 14,000 - 18,000End: 02-15-26 16:13:00 Berlin
02-15-26 10:13:00 New York
02-15-26 07:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:43m)
02-15-26 10:13:00 New York
02-15-26 07:13:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:43m)
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.