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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Adolf Luther
Hohlspiegelobjekt, 1989
Starting bid:
€ 9,000 Estimate:
€ 10,000 - 15,000End: 02-15-26 15:40:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:40:00 New York
02-15-26 06:40:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:17m)
02-15-26 09:40:00 New York
02-15-26 06:40:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:17m)
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Lot description
Adolf Luther
1912 - 1990
Hohlspiegelobjekt. 1989.
Concave and convex mirrors in front of a round, concave mirror mounted on wood in a plexiglass box.
Signed and dated on the reverse, here with the stamps “SEHEN IST SCHÖN” (SEEING IS BEAUTIFUL) and “ENERGETISCHE PLASTIK” (ENERGETIC SCULPTURE). Diameter ca. 51 cm (20 in). Plexiglass box: 53,5 x 52,5 cm (21 x 20,6 x 5,5 in).
• Adolf Luther is a leading representative of kinetic art and optical art.
• Dynamically fragmented light image.
• Energetic interplay between space and light.
PROVENANCE: Galerie Neher, Essen
Private collection (acquired from the above in 1990).
In good condition. The plexiglass box shows very few, minimal signs of wear.
1912 - 1990
Hohlspiegelobjekt. 1989.
Concave and convex mirrors in front of a round, concave mirror mounted on wood in a plexiglass box.
Signed and dated on the reverse, here with the stamps “SEHEN IST SCHÖN” (SEEING IS BEAUTIFUL) and “ENERGETISCHE PLASTIK” (ENERGETIC SCULPTURE). Diameter ca. 51 cm (20 in). Plexiglass box: 53,5 x 52,5 cm (21 x 20,6 x 5,5 in).
• Adolf Luther is a leading representative of kinetic art and optical art.
• Dynamically fragmented light image.
• Energetic interplay between space and light.
PROVENANCE: Galerie Neher, Essen
Private collection (acquired from the above in 1990).
In good condition. The plexiglass box shows very few, minimal signs of wear.
81
Adolf Luther
Hohlspiegelobjekt, 1989
Starting bid:
€ 9,000 Estimate:
€ 10,000 - 15,000End: 02-15-26 15:40:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:40:00 New York
02-15-26 06:40:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:17m)
02-15-26 09:40:00 New York
02-15-26 06:40:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:17m)
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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