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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Heinrich Richter-Berlin
Liebespaar, 1914
Oil on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 4,500 Estimate:
€ 5,000 - 7,000End: 02-15-26 15:55:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:55:00 New York
02-15-26 06:55:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:39m)
02-15-26 09:55:00 New York
02-15-26 06:55:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:39m)
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Lot description
Heinrich Richter-Berlin
1884 - 1981
Liebespaar. 1914.
Oil on canvas.
Lower left signed and dated. 110.5 x 98 cm (43.5 x 38.5 in). [AW].
• Expressive work with striking lines and colors.
• Heinrich Richter-Berlin is co-founder of the “Neue Secession” and, in 1918, of the “Novembergruppe” in Berlin.
• He designed numerous woodcuts for the expressionist magazine “Der Sturm.”
• In addition to painting, the artist also worked intensively as a film architect and on theater productions.
• Part of an important Berlin private collection for almost 50 years.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin (acquired from the artist in 1978).
EXHIBITION: Große Berliner Kunstausstellung, Berlin, April 24-May 24, 1959, cat. no. 671 (illu.).
Berlin. Ort der Freiheit für die Kunst, Recklinghausen, June 2-July 17, 1906; Vienna, August 2-September 4, 1960; Nationalgalerie, Berlin, September 18-November 6, 1960, cat. no. 59.
In good condition. The edges of the painting are rubbed, with isolated areas of minor color loss. With slight craquelure. Increased in the outer edge areas with expertly executed retouching. The condition report was prepared in daylight and with the aid of a UV light source to the best of our knowledge and belief.
1884 - 1981
Liebespaar. 1914.
Oil on canvas.
Lower left signed and dated. 110.5 x 98 cm (43.5 x 38.5 in). [AW].
• Expressive work with striking lines and colors.
• Heinrich Richter-Berlin is co-founder of the “Neue Secession” and, in 1918, of the “Novembergruppe” in Berlin.
• He designed numerous woodcuts for the expressionist magazine “Der Sturm.”
• In addition to painting, the artist also worked intensively as a film architect and on theater productions.
• Part of an important Berlin private collection for almost 50 years.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin (acquired from the artist in 1978).
EXHIBITION: Große Berliner Kunstausstellung, Berlin, April 24-May 24, 1959, cat. no. 671 (illu.).
Berlin. Ort der Freiheit für die Kunst, Recklinghausen, June 2-July 17, 1906; Vienna, August 2-September 4, 1960; Nationalgalerie, Berlin, September 18-November 6, 1960, cat. no. 59.
In good condition. The edges of the painting are rubbed, with isolated areas of minor color loss. With slight craquelure. Increased in the outer edge areas with expertly executed retouching. The condition report was prepared in daylight and with the aid of a UV light source to the best of our knowledge and belief.
111
Heinrich Richter-Berlin
Liebespaar, 1914
Oil on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 4,500 Estimate:
€ 5,000 - 7,000End: 02-15-26 15:55:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:55:00 New York
02-15-26 06:55:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:39m)
02-15-26 09:55:00 New York
02-15-26 06:55:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:39m)
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.