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
31
Gero Künzel
Selbst, 1988
Oil on fibreboard
Starting bid:
€ 1,800 Estimate:
€ 2,000 - 3,000End: 02-15-26 15:15:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:15:00 New York
02-15-26 06:15:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h:17m)
02-15-26 09:15:00 New York
02-15-26 06:15:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h:17m)
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Lot description
Gero Künzel
1962
Selbst. 1988.
Oil on fibreboard.
Upper right signed and dated. 102 x 72 cm (40.1 x 28.3 in). [AW].
Full proceeds will go to the Pohlen-Bautz-Holzherr-Foundation.
• Künzel impressively models three-dimensional, relief-like paintings with a palette knife and brush, usually over a period of several months.
• His portrait heads and landscapes are created solely from his inner intention.
• The artist's works can be found in renowned institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig, the Hypo-Vereinsbank collection in Munich, and the Deutsche Bank collection in Frankfurt am Main.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Prof. Dr. Manfred Pohlen and Dr. Margarethe Bautz-Holzherr, Marburg.
In good condition. Along the outer edges of the image, there is some rubbing in places and very occasional tiny areas of color loss. There are occasional small areas of overpainting, probably by the artist. The condition report was prepared in daylight and with the aid of a UV light source to the best of our knowledge and belief.
1962
Selbst. 1988.
Oil on fibreboard.
Upper right signed and dated. 102 x 72 cm (40.1 x 28.3 in). [AW].
Full proceeds will go to the Pohlen-Bautz-Holzherr-Foundation.
• Künzel impressively models three-dimensional, relief-like paintings with a palette knife and brush, usually over a period of several months.
• His portrait heads and landscapes are created solely from his inner intention.
• The artist's works can be found in renowned institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig, the Hypo-Vereinsbank collection in Munich, and the Deutsche Bank collection in Frankfurt am Main.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Prof. Dr. Manfred Pohlen and Dr. Margarethe Bautz-Holzherr, Marburg.
In good condition. Along the outer edges of the image, there is some rubbing in places and very occasional tiny areas of color loss. There are occasional small areas of overpainting, probably by the artist. The condition report was prepared in daylight and with the aid of a UV light source to the best of our knowledge and belief.
31
Gero Künzel
Selbst, 1988
Oil on fibreboard
Starting bid:
€ 1,800 Estimate:
€ 2,000 - 3,000End: 02-15-26 15:15:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:15:00 New York
02-15-26 06:15:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h:17m)
02-15-26 09:15:00 New York
02-15-26 06:15:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 05h: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.