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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Herbert Böttger
Jungfer im Grün, 1937
Oil on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 4,000 Estimate:
€ 4,000 - 6,000End: 02-15-26 15:02:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:02:00 New York
02-15-26 06:02:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 06h:49m)
02-15-26 09:02:00 New York
02-15-26 06:02:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 06h:49m)
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Lot description
Herbert Böttger
1898 - 1954
Jungfer im Grün. 1937.
Oil on canvas.
Lower left monogrammed and dated. Titled and inscribed "Blumen" on the reverse of the stretcher. 44.6 x 38.8 cm (17.5 x 15.2 in). [KA].
• Atmospheric flower still life with a mystical aura.
• His poetic paintings made Böttger a key artist of Magic Realism.
• His works are at, among others, the Stadtmuseum, Düsseldorf and the Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired in 1986, Karbstein & Schultze).
Ever since family-owned.
LITERATURE: Karbstein & Schultze, Düsseldorf, Auktion Gemälde, Graphik, Dec.12, 1986, lot 17 (illu. in color).
In good condition. Margins minimally soiled and rubbed. Spots of isolated craquelure. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the use of a UV light source and to the best of our knowledge and belief.
1898 - 1954
Jungfer im Grün. 1937.
Oil on canvas.
Lower left monogrammed and dated. Titled and inscribed "Blumen" on the reverse of the stretcher. 44.6 x 38.8 cm (17.5 x 15.2 in). [KA].
• Atmospheric flower still life with a mystical aura.
• His poetic paintings made Böttger a key artist of Magic Realism.
• His works are at, among others, the Stadtmuseum, Düsseldorf and the Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired in 1986, Karbstein & Schultze).
Ever since family-owned.
LITERATURE: Karbstein & Schultze, Düsseldorf, Auktion Gemälde, Graphik, Dec.12, 1986, lot 17 (illu. in color).
In good condition. Margins minimally soiled and rubbed. Spots of isolated craquelure. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the use of a UV light source and to the best of our knowledge and belief.
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Herbert Böttger
Jungfer im Grün, 1937
Oil on canvas
Starting bid:
€ 4,000 Estimate:
€ 4,000 - 6,000End: 02-15-26 15:02:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:02:00 New York
02-15-26 06:02:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 06h:49m)
02-15-26 09:02:00 New York
02-15-26 06:02:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 06h:49m)
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.