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
166
Fritz Koenig
Kleine Mensa, 1959
Bronze
Starting bid:
€ 10,000 Estimate:
€ 12,000 - 15,000End: 02-15-26 16:22:00 Berlin
02-15-26 10:22:00 New York
02-15-26 07:22:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:53m)
02-15-26 10:22:00 New York
02-15-26 07:22:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:53m)
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
Fritz Koenig
1924 - 2017
Kleine Mensa. 1959.
Bronze with dark brown patina.
Base plate with the name. One of 5 casts. 22.8 x 23.7 x 6 cm (8.9 x 9.3 x 2.3 in), incl. base plate. [JS].
• Small version of the famous “Große Mensa” (1959), a cast of which is in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice.
• From his most productive period and in his characteristic, flat, abstract style.
• One of only 5 casts.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin.
LITERATURE: Dietrich Clarenbach, Fitz Koenig. Skulpturen. Werkverzeichnis, 2003 Munich, p. 283, CR no. 200.
In good condition. With isolated small traces of oxidation and rubbing, as well as small irregularities in the patina, which are probably inherent to the work. Primarily in the area of the base plate with small cast-related fireclay adhesions. On the front left-hand side, in the corner area, there is a small area where the patina has been reworked or possibly retouched.
1924 - 2017
Kleine Mensa. 1959.
Bronze with dark brown patina.
Base plate with the name. One of 5 casts. 22.8 x 23.7 x 6 cm (8.9 x 9.3 x 2.3 in), incl. base plate. [JS].
• Small version of the famous “Große Mensa” (1959), a cast of which is in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice.
• From his most productive period and in his characteristic, flat, abstract style.
• One of only 5 casts.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin.
LITERATURE: Dietrich Clarenbach, Fitz Koenig. Skulpturen. Werkverzeichnis, 2003 Munich, p. 283, CR no. 200.
In good condition. With isolated small traces of oxidation and rubbing, as well as small irregularities in the patina, which are probably inherent to the work. Primarily in the area of the base plate with small cast-related fireclay adhesions. On the front left-hand side, in the corner area, there is a small area where the patina has been reworked or possibly retouched.
166
Fritz Koenig
Kleine Mensa, 1959
Bronze
Starting bid:
€ 10,000 Estimate:
€ 12,000 - 15,000End: 02-15-26 16:22:00 Berlin
02-15-26 10:22:00 New York
02-15-26 07:22:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:53m)
02-15-26 10:22:00 New York
02-15-26 07:22:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:53m)
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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