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Martin und Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff
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Martin und Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff
Theseus II, 1992
Brass
Starting bid:
€ 10,000 Estimate:
€ 10,000 - 15,000End: 02-15-26 15:04:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:04:00 New York
02-15-26 06:04:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:49m)
02-15-26 09:04:00 New York
02-15-26 06:04:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:49m)
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Lot description
Martin und Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff
1921 - 2020
Theseus II. 1992.
Brass and zinc.
Georg W. Költzsch (ed.), Matschinsky-Denninghoff. Monographie und Werkverzeichnis der Plastiken, Cologne, 1992, CR no. 685 (illu). Scratched monogram and date "M-D 92" on the base. Unique object. Height excl. base: 49.5 cm (19.4 in). Base: 35 x 35
[EH].
• Unique.
• Theseus, famous hero of Greek mythology, was the slayer of the Minotaur.
• Bold shift in focus.
• From the sculpture group “Fügungen” (Coincidences), in which the tube sections only touch each other.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (2006 Lempertz, family-owned ever since).
LITERATURE: Kunsthaus Lempertz, 897th auction, November 20, 2006, lot 764.
In good condition. A few isolated, tiny areas of color adhesion.
1921 - 2020
Theseus II. 1992.
Brass and zinc.
Georg W. Költzsch (ed.), Matschinsky-Denninghoff. Monographie und Werkverzeichnis der Plastiken, Cologne, 1992, CR no. 685 (illu). Scratched monogram and date "M-D 92" on the base. Unique object. Height excl. base: 49.5 cm (19.4 in). Base: 35 x 35
[EH].
• Unique.
• Theseus, famous hero of Greek mythology, was the slayer of the Minotaur.
• Bold shift in focus.
• From the sculpture group “Fügungen” (Coincidences), in which the tube sections only touch each other.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (2006 Lempertz, family-owned ever since).
LITERATURE: Kunsthaus Lempertz, 897th auction, November 20, 2006, lot 764.
In good condition. A few isolated, tiny areas of color adhesion.
10
Martin und Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff
Theseus II, 1992
Brass
Starting bid:
€ 10,000 Estimate:
€ 10,000 - 15,000End: 02-15-26 15:04:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:04:00 New York
02-15-26 06:04:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:49m)
02-15-26 09:04:00 New York
02-15-26 06:04:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:49m)
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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