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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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Michael Croissant
Kopf, 1990
Bronze
Starting bid:
€ 8,000 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 12,000End: 02-15-26 16:01:00 Berlin
02-15-26 10:01:00 New York
02-15-26 07:01:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:14m)
02-15-26 10:01:00 New York
02-15-26 07:01:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:14m)
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Lot description
Michael Croissant
1928 - 2002
Kopf. 1990.
Bronze with dark browen patina.
Monogrammed and numbered on the reverse. Also monogrammed inside and with the workbook's scratched serial number “160.”. One of 5 copies. Height: 58.5 cm (23 in). [KA].
• Impressive bronze of archaic beauty.
• The “head” is one of Croissant's most important themes.
• From an important private collection in Berlin.
• Other works by the artist are represented in the Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, the Museum Ludwig, Cologne, and the Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg, among others.
We are grateful to Dr. Birk Ohnesorge for his kind assistance.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin.
LITERATURE: Josephine Gabler, Birk Ohnesorge, Der Bildhauer Michael Croissant (1928-2002). Mit dem Werkverzeichnis der Skulpturen, Berlin 2003, CR no. 794 a.
In good condition. Occasional tiny traces of oxidation and rubbing.
1928 - 2002
Kopf. 1990.
Bronze with dark browen patina.
Monogrammed and numbered on the reverse. Also monogrammed inside and with the workbook's scratched serial number “160.”. One of 5 copies. Height: 58.5 cm (23 in). [KA].
• Impressive bronze of archaic beauty.
• The “head” is one of Croissant's most important themes.
• From an important private collection in Berlin.
• Other works by the artist are represented in the Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, the Museum Ludwig, Cologne, and the Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg, among others.
We are grateful to Dr. Birk Ohnesorge for his kind assistance.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Berlin.
LITERATURE: Josephine Gabler, Birk Ohnesorge, Der Bildhauer Michael Croissant (1928-2002). Mit dem Werkverzeichnis der Skulpturen, Berlin 2003, CR no. 794 a.
In good condition. Occasional tiny traces of oxidation and rubbing.
123
Michael Croissant
Kopf, 1990
Bronze
Starting bid:
€ 8,000 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 12,000End: 02-15-26 16:01:00 Berlin
02-15-26 10:01:00 New York
02-15-26 07:01:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:14m)
02-15-26 10:01:00 New York
02-15-26 07:01:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 07h:14m)
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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