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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Christian Rohlfs
Mann mit roter Weste, 1922
Water-tempera
Starting bid:
€ 7,000 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 10,000End: 02-15-26 15:37:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:37:00 New York
02-15-26 06:37:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 02h:04m)
02-15-26 09:37:00 New York
02-15-26 06:37:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 02h:04m)
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.
Lot description
Christian Rohlfs
1849 - 1938
Mann mit roter Weste. 1922.
Water-tempera.
Lower right monogrammed and dated. Signed and titled "2 Mann m. rot. Weste" on the reverse. On heavy paper. 60.8 x 47.8 cm (23.9 x 18.8 in), the full sheet.
[AR].
• One of Christian Rohlfs' rarer character portraits.
• In the early 1920s, his works became more vivid in color and expression.
• From the collection of Dr. Johannes Schürer, since then in family ownership; offered on the international auction market for the first time.
This work has been scheduled for evaluation at the Christian Rohlfs Archive, Osthaus Museum Hagen, in April 2026.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Johannes Schürer, Mülheim an der Ruhr (stamped on the mount, acquired from the artist).
Family-owned ever since.
In good condition. Slightly wavy due to the technique used, with a few creases. Small pinholes in the corners of the sheets (due to studio conditions).
1849 - 1938
Mann mit roter Weste. 1922.
Water-tempera.
Lower right monogrammed and dated. Signed and titled "2 Mann m. rot. Weste" on the reverse. On heavy paper. 60.8 x 47.8 cm (23.9 x 18.8 in), the full sheet.
[AR].
• One of Christian Rohlfs' rarer character portraits.
• In the early 1920s, his works became more vivid in color and expression.
• From the collection of Dr. Johannes Schürer, since then in family ownership; offered on the international auction market for the first time.
This work has been scheduled for evaluation at the Christian Rohlfs Archive, Osthaus Museum Hagen, in April 2026.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Johannes Schürer, Mülheim an der Ruhr (stamped on the mount, acquired from the artist).
Family-owned ever since.
In good condition. Slightly wavy due to the technique used, with a few creases. Small pinholes in the corners of the sheets (due to studio conditions).
76
Christian Rohlfs
Mann mit roter Weste, 1922
Water-tempera
Starting bid:
€ 7,000 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 10,000End: 02-15-26 15:37:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:37:00 New York
02-15-26 06:37:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 02h:04m)
02-15-26 09:37:00 New York
02-15-26 06:37:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 02h:04m)
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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