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Raimund Girke
In verhaltenem Grau, 1960
Tempera
Current bid:
€ 3,700
Estimate:
€ 3,000
Bids:
7
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Lot description
In verhaltenem Grau. Um 1960.
Tempera.
Signed and titled, as well as inscribed with the technique and the dimensions on a label on the back of the frame. On wove paper. 33.4 x 37.8 cm (13.1 x 14.8 in), the full sheet. [AW].

• Fascinating illusion of three-dimensionality and movement through the subtle play of gray, green, and black nuances.
• The radical nature of Girke's artistic work is based on the renunciation of any motifs and the consistent development of painting as a visual experience.
• Girke's works featured in the 2024 exhibition "Nicht viel zu sehen – Wege der Abstraktion 1920 bis heute" at the Von der Heydt Museum in Wuppertal, the MKM Museum Kuppersmühle in Duisburg honored him with a major retrospective in 2022.
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PROVENANCE: The artist's collection.
Private collection, South Germany (since 2007, Hauswedell & Nolte).

LITERATURE: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 405th auction, lot 706 (illustrated on p. 56).

In good condition. A tiny pinhole in each corner of the sheet, probably from the making. Some light rubbing along the outer edges.
13
Raimund Girke
In verhaltenem Grau, 1960
Tempera
Current bid:
€ 3,700
Estimate:
€ 3,000
Bids:
7
End: 08-15-25 15:06:00 Berlin
08-15-25 09:06:00 New York
08-15-25 06:06:00 Los Angeles (13 days, 16h:25m)

Please enter your maximum bid, it will only be used to the extent necessary to beat the next best bid.
Bid plus 32 % buyer's premium (differential taxation without separate VAT statement, sales tax certificate upon request).
Self pick-up: free of charge,
insured shipping:
within Germany 86,93 €,
within the EU countries 166,20 €,
outside the EU countries on request.


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.