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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
107
Ernst Wilhelm Nay
Ohne Titel, 1961
Pencil drawing
Starting bid:
€ 7,500 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 12,000End: 02-15-26 15:53:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:53:00 New York
02-15-26 06:53:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:32m)
02-15-26 09:53:00 New York
02-15-26 06:53:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:32m)
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Lot description
Ernst Wilhelm Nay
1902 - 1968
Ohne Titel. 1961.
Pencil drawing.
Lower right signed and dated. On cardboard by Schoellers Parole (with blindstamp). cm (51 x 72,8 in), the full sheet.
[MH].
• Profound, complex explorations of forms and structures.
• Ernst Wilhelm Nay's works are characterized by rhythmic lines and a vigorous composition.
• Nay's pencil drawings are distinguished by their impressive clarity and often meditative quality.
The work is listed in the regularly updated and expanded (online) catalog of E. W. Nay's paper works by Dr. Magdalene Claesges, Cologne, under the number “WV-C 61-054.”.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Prof. Alfred Caspari, Frankfurt am Main
Private collection, Berlin (since 1985, Karl & Faber, Munich).
LITERATURE: Karl & Faber, Munich, 169th auction, October 29, 1985, lot 497 (illu.).
In good condition. With tiny, barely noticeable brown spots.
1902 - 1968
Ohne Titel. 1961.
Pencil drawing.
Lower right signed and dated. On cardboard by Schoellers Parole (with blindstamp). cm (51 x 72,8 in), the full sheet.
[MH].
• Profound, complex explorations of forms and structures.
• Ernst Wilhelm Nay's works are characterized by rhythmic lines and a vigorous composition.
• Nay's pencil drawings are distinguished by their impressive clarity and often meditative quality.
The work is listed in the regularly updated and expanded (online) catalog of E. W. Nay's paper works by Dr. Magdalene Claesges, Cologne, under the number “WV-C 61-054.”.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Prof. Alfred Caspari, Frankfurt am Main
Private collection, Berlin (since 1985, Karl & Faber, Munich).
LITERATURE: Karl & Faber, Munich, 169th auction, October 29, 1985, lot 497 (illu.).
In good condition. With tiny, barely noticeable brown spots.
107
Ernst Wilhelm Nay
Ohne Titel, 1961
Pencil drawing
Starting bid:
€ 7,500 Estimate:
€ 8,000 - 12,000End: 02-15-26 15:53:00 Berlin
02-15-26 09:53:00 New York
02-15-26 06:53:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:32m)
02-15-26 09:53:00 New York
02-15-26 06:53:00 Los Angeles (30 days, 04h:32m)
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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