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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Hubert Berke
Der rollende Kopf, 1943
Gouache
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Lot description
Hubert Berke
1908 - 1979
Der rollende Kopf. 1943.
Gouache and watercolor.
Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed "Erzählung einer Indianer-Mumie". On mold-made Ingres paper (with the watermark). 48.3 x 31 cm (19 x 12.2 in), the full sheet. [AW].
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired from the above in 198; inherited in 2025).
LITERATURE: Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 619th auction, May 29, 1987, lot 100 (b/w illu. on plate 45).
Good overall impression. Edgesw with small, isolated losses and splits.With creases along the lower margin, as well as with a small split (ca. 2cm). Upper margin with tiny pinholes and notches. Rubbed in places.
1908 - 1979
Der rollende Kopf. 1943.
Gouache and watercolor.
Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed "Erzählung einer Indianer-Mumie". On mold-made Ingres paper (with the watermark). 48.3 x 31 cm (19 x 12.2 in), the full sheet. [AW].
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired from the above in 198; inherited in 2025).
LITERATURE: Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 619th auction, May 29, 1987, lot 100 (b/w illu. on plate 45).
Good overall impression. Edgesw with small, isolated losses and splits.With creases along the lower margin, as well as with a small split (ca. 2cm). Upper margin with tiny pinholes and notches. Rubbed in places.
7
Hubert Berke
Der rollende Kopf, 1943
Gouache
Current bid:
€ 200 Estimate:
€ 200 - 400Bids:
1End: 02-15-26 15:03:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:03:00 New York
02-15-26 06:03:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:05m)
02-15-26 09:03:00 New York
02-15-26 06:03:00 Los Angeles (29 days, 17h:05m)
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.