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Rolf Nesch
Sonne (aus: "Schnee"), 1934
Metal
Starting bid:
€ 7,500 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 12,000End: 11-15-25 15:25:00 Berlin
11-15-25 09:25:00 New York
11-15-25 06:25:00 Los Angeles (22 days, 17h:01m)
11-15-25 09:25:00 New York
11-15-25 06:25:00 Los Angeles (22 days, 17h:01m)
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
Sonne (aus: "Schnee"). 1934.
Metal print.
Signed, titled and inscribed "Probedruck". From an edition of at least 9 copies. On Van Geldern Zonen paper (with the watermark). 43 x 58 cm (16.9 x 22.8 in). Sheet: 51,3 x 65 cm (20,1 x 25,6 in).
[MH].
• “‘Sonne’ is an outstanding example of Rolf Nesch’s expressive power.
• Other copies can be found in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Sprengel Museum in Hanover, and the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, among others.
• The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart dedicates an exhibition to Nesch’s prints and relief works starting in November 2025.
• The first copy on the international auction market in over 30 years (source: artprice.com).
PROVENANCE: Private collection (sine the 1950s, acquired directly from the artist).
Private collection, Baden-Württemberg (inherited from the above).
LITERATURE: Sidsel Helliesen, Bodil Sørensen, Rolf Nesch. The Complete Graphic Works, Milan 2009, CR no. 470 (illustrated, different copy).
Good condition. Slight mold stains overall, slightly more pronounced on the upper edge of the page. Page corners with barely noticeable creases. Small crease mark in the upper right corner.
Metal print.
Signed, titled and inscribed "Probedruck". From an edition of at least 9 copies. On Van Geldern Zonen paper (with the watermark). 43 x 58 cm (16.9 x 22.8 in). Sheet: 51,3 x 65 cm (20,1 x 25,6 in).
[MH].
• “‘Sonne’ is an outstanding example of Rolf Nesch’s expressive power.
• Other copies can be found in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Sprengel Museum in Hanover, and the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, among others.
• The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart dedicates an exhibition to Nesch’s prints and relief works starting in November 2025.
• The first copy on the international auction market in over 30 years (source: artprice.com).
PROVENANCE: Private collection (sine the 1950s, acquired directly from the artist).
Private collection, Baden-Württemberg (inherited from the above).
LITERATURE: Sidsel Helliesen, Bodil Sørensen, Rolf Nesch. The Complete Graphic Works, Milan 2009, CR no. 470 (illustrated, different copy).
Good condition. Slight mold stains overall, slightly more pronounced on the upper edge of the page. Page corners with barely noticeable creases. Small crease mark in the upper right corner.
52
Rolf Nesch
Sonne (aus: "Schnee"), 1934
Metal
Starting bid:
€ 7,500 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 12,000End: 11-15-25 15:25:00 Berlin
11-15-25 09:25:00 New York
11-15-25 06:25:00 Los Angeles (22 days, 17h:01m)
11-15-25 09:25:00 New York
11-15-25 06:25:00 Los Angeles (22 days, 17h:01m)
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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