Departments Modern Art
We have specialized in Modern Art since the company was founded and regularly sell to international museums, private collections and foundations in more than 50 countries.
For this section we constantly look for distinguished works by the following artists:
Expressionism:
Max Beckmann, Vladimir Bechteev, Heinrich Campendonk, Marc Chagall, Adolf Erbslöh, Lyonel Feininger, Erich Heckel, Karl Hofer, Alexej von Jawlensky, Wassily Kandinsky, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Paul Klee, Georg Kolbe, Käthe Kollwitz, August Macke, Franz Marc, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Otto Mueller, Gabriele Münter, Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein, Christian Rohlfs, Egon Schiele, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
New Objectivity:
Albert Birkle, Otto Dix, Conrad Felixmüller, Carl Grossberg, George Grosz, Karl Hubbuch, Alexander Kanoldt, Lotte Laserstein, Jeanne Mammen, Felix Nussbaum, Franz Radziwill, Christian Schad, Rudolf Schlichter, Georg Schrimpf, Richard Ziegler
Other acclaimed artists from the early 20th century:
Rudolf Bauer, Marc Chagall, Lovis Corinth, Edvard Cucuel, Salvador Dalí, Max Liebermann, Joan Miró, Lazlo Moholy-Nagy, Pablo Picasso, Leo Putz, Oskar Schlemmer, Kurt Schwitters, Max Slevogt, Pierre Soulages, Franz von Stuck, Yves Tanguy
For this section we constantly look for distinguished works by the following artists:
Expressionism:
Max Beckmann, Vladimir Bechteev, Heinrich Campendonk, Marc Chagall, Adolf Erbslöh, Lyonel Feininger, Erich Heckel, Karl Hofer, Alexej von Jawlensky, Wassily Kandinsky, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Paul Klee, Georg Kolbe, Käthe Kollwitz, August Macke, Franz Marc, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Otto Mueller, Gabriele Münter, Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein, Christian Rohlfs, Egon Schiele, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
New Objectivity:
Albert Birkle, Otto Dix, Conrad Felixmüller, Carl Grossberg, George Grosz, Karl Hubbuch, Alexander Kanoldt, Lotte Laserstein, Jeanne Mammen, Felix Nussbaum, Franz Radziwill, Christian Schad, Rudolf Schlichter, Georg Schrimpf, Richard Ziegler
Other acclaimed artists from the early 20th century:
Rudolf Bauer, Marc Chagall, Lovis Corinth, Edvard Cucuel, Salvador Dalí, Max Liebermann, Joan Miró, Lazlo Moholy-Nagy, Pablo Picasso, Leo Putz, Oskar Schlemmer, Kurt Schwitters, Max Slevogt, Pierre Soulages, Franz von Stuck, Yves Tanguy
Your contacts for the following departments:
Gudrun Ketterer, M.A., Auctioneer
phone: +49 89 55 244 200
g.ketterer@kettererkunst.de MUNICH MITARBEITER VITA
g.ketterer@kettererkunst.de MUNICH MITARBEITER VITA
Countess Nicola Keglevich, M.A.
Senior Director phone: +49 89 55 244 175
n.keglevich@kettererkunst.de MUNICH Nicola Gräfin Keglevich joined Ketterer Kunst as Senior Director and management board member in August 2021. With over 20 years of experience in the international art market, she advises notable German and international private collectors of contemporary and modern art. In addition, Mrs. Keglevich is shaping the company's strategic development on its internationalization path. With the acquisition of, among others, Jawlensky's major pieces “Mädchen mit Zopf” and “Spanische Tänzerin”, she made a significant contribution to the company's development in the top price segment.
After studying art history in Munich and Florence, she worked for the English Art Advisory and Art Valuation Company Gurr Johns. In 2006, she started at Sotheby's with the organization of the Fix & Foxi auction and has been in charge of Sotheby's Munich branch since 2016. In addition to documenting entire collections, she initiated a “Young Collectors Circle” to pass on her enthusiasm and love of art to the next generation of collectors.
Senior Director phone: +49 89 55 244 175
n.keglevich@kettererkunst.de MUNICH Nicola Gräfin Keglevich joined Ketterer Kunst as Senior Director and management board member in August 2021. With over 20 years of experience in the international art market, she advises notable German and international private collectors of contemporary and modern art. In addition, Mrs. Keglevich is shaping the company's strategic development on its internationalization path. With the acquisition of, among others, Jawlensky's major pieces “Mädchen mit Zopf” and “Spanische Tänzerin”, she made a significant contribution to the company's development in the top price segment.
After studying art history in Munich and Florence, she worked for the English Art Advisory and Art Valuation Company Gurr Johns. In 2006, she started at Sotheby's with the organization of the Fix & Foxi auction and has been in charge of Sotheby's Munich branch since 2016. In addition to documenting entire collections, she initiated a “Young Collectors Circle” to pass on her enthusiasm and love of art to the next generation of collectors.
Sandra Dreher, M.A.
phone: +49 89 55 244 148
s.dreher@kettererkunst.de MUNICH Sandra Dreher studied 20th-century art history, theater, and literature in Munich and Utrecht. Before joining Ketterer in 2015, she gained experience in the art trade, the foundation sector, and at an appraiser's office. With many years of experience in Modern Art, she has been head of the department since 2023. Central to her work is the valuation of artworks and the development of individual marketing strategies. She particularly values the opportunity to work in close personal contact with our clients, advising them and accompanying the sales and purchase process with the care and sensitivity it requires.
s.dreher@kettererkunst.de MUNICH Sandra Dreher studied 20th-century art history, theater, and literature in Munich and Utrecht. Before joining Ketterer in 2015, she gained experience in the art trade, the foundation sector, and at an appraiser's office. With many years of experience in Modern Art, she has been head of the department since 2023. Central to her work is the valuation of artworks and the development of individual marketing strategies. She particularly values the opportunity to work in close personal contact with our clients, advising them and accompanying the sales and purchase process with the care and sensitivity it requires.
Felizia Ehrl, M.A.
phone: +49 89 55 244 146
f.ehrl@kettererkunst.de MUNICH
Felizia Ehrl is studying art history and economics at LMU Munich and Venice. She has already been able to pursue her great affinity for the art trade at Sotheby's Munich during her studies. After gaining experience in the national and international art and auction business, Felizia Ehrl joined Ketterer Kunst in 2021. Working in acquisitions in the field of 19th century and classical modern art, she combines her passion for art with the multifaceted dynamics of the industry.
f.ehrl@kettererkunst.de MUNICH
Felizia Ehrl is studying art history and economics at LMU Munich and Venice. She has already been able to pursue her great affinity for the art trade at Sotheby's Munich during her studies. After gaining experience in the national and international art and auction business, Felizia Ehrl joined Ketterer Kunst in 2021. Working in acquisitions in the field of 19th century and classical modern art, she combines her passion for art with the multifaceted dynamics of the industry.
Julia Schlieder, M.A.
phone: +49 8955244143
j.schlieder@kettererkunst.de MUNICH Julia Schlieder majored in art history in Munich and Paris. After starting her career in the museum sector and gaining insights into the Munich gallery scene, she joined Ketterer Kunst in 2022. Initially employed as an assistant to senior management, she now provides clients with advice in the department of Modern Art.
j.schlieder@kettererkunst.de MUNICH Julia Schlieder majored in art history in Munich and Paris. After starting her career in the museum sector and gaining insights into the Munich gallery scene, she joined Ketterer Kunst in 2022. Initially employed as an assistant to senior management, she now provides clients with advice in the department of Modern Art.
Dr. Simone Wiechers
phone: +49 30 88 67 53 63
s.wiechers@kettererkunst.de BERLIN Dr. Simone Wiechers, art historian and exhibition curator, studied at the Philipps University in Marburg, where she earned her PhD in 2005. Following positions at the Marburg University Museum of Fine Arts, as an assistant at an art association in Berlin, and as director of a Berlin gallery, she left the management of the fine art dealership Dieter Brusberg to become director of the Ketterer Kunst Berlin branch in 2015. She curates temporary exhibitions, for example, on the Group Zero, Karl Hagemeister, Emil Schumacher, Joseph Beuys, and Antonio Calderara, as well as exhibitions from artist estates and private and public collections, such as the Alison and Peter Klein Collection, Eberdingen Nussdorf, the Kurt Fried Collection of the Ulm Museum, the Museum of Concrete Art in Ingolstadt, the Lenz Schönberg Collection, the Olbricht Collection and the Marli Hoppe-Ritter Collection. As director of the company's office in the German capital, she is Ketterer Kunst's expert for Contemporary and Modern art in Berlin and the surrounding area.
s.wiechers@kettererkunst.de BERLIN Dr. Simone Wiechers, art historian and exhibition curator, studied at the Philipps University in Marburg, where she earned her PhD in 2005. Following positions at the Marburg University Museum of Fine Arts, as an assistant at an art association in Berlin, and as director of a Berlin gallery, she left the management of the fine art dealership Dieter Brusberg to become director of the Ketterer Kunst Berlin branch in 2015. She curates temporary exhibitions, for example, on the Group Zero, Karl Hagemeister, Emil Schumacher, Joseph Beuys, and Antonio Calderara, as well as exhibitions from artist estates and private and public collections, such as the Alison and Peter Klein Collection, Eberdingen Nussdorf, the Kurt Fried Collection of the Ulm Museum, the Museum of Concrete Art in Ingolstadt, the Lenz Schönberg Collection, the Olbricht Collection and the Marli Hoppe-Ritter Collection. As director of the company's office in the German capital, she is Ketterer Kunst's expert for Contemporary and Modern art in Berlin and the surrounding area.
Stefan Maier
phone: +49 (0)170 7324971
s.maier@kettererkunst.de Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia Stefan Maier discovered his passion for art as a child on frequent family trips to museums. He studied art history in Munich and Berlin. After many years of experience working for the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg, various projects in interior design, and almost three years as a staff member and director of an art consulting firm, he founded his gallery in Dresden in 2003. Around the same time, an internationally active corporate group invited him to join its art advisory board. Joining Ketterer Kunst in 2014, Stefan Maier took over the representation for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia in 2020.
s.maier@kettererkunst.de Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia Stefan Maier discovered his passion for art as a child on frequent family trips to museums. He studied art history in Munich and Berlin. After many years of experience working for the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg, various projects in interior design, and almost three years as a staff member and director of an art consulting firm, he founded his gallery in Dresden in 2003. Around the same time, an internationally active corporate group invited him to join its art advisory board. Joining Ketterer Kunst in 2014, Stefan Maier took over the representation for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia in 2020.
Miriam Heß
phone: +49 62 21 58 80 038
m.hess@kettererkunst.de HEIDELBERG Miriam Heß has contributed her expertise in appraising art from the 20th and 21st centuries to our company for over 21 years. Based near Heidelberg, she has been our representative for Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate since 2007. She attaches particular value to maintaining close contact with her clients, fostering long-term relationships based on mutual trust, and seizing opportunities to make new and fascinating discoveries, meet new generations of collectors, and support them in their endeavors.
m.hess@kettererkunst.de HEIDELBERG Miriam Heß has contributed her expertise in appraising art from the 20th and 21st centuries to our company for over 21 years. Based near Heidelberg, she has been our representative for Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate since 2007. She attaches particular value to maintaining close contact with her clients, fostering long-term relationships based on mutual trust, and seizing opportunities to make new and fascinating discoveries, meet new generations of collectors, and support them in their endeavors.
Cordula Lichtenberg, M.A.
phone: +49 151 29607354
c.lichtenberg@kettererkunst.de Köln Cordula Lichtenberg studied art history in Münster and completed a museum traineeship. After a stint as an assistant at Galerie Sfeir-Semler in Hamburg, she took over management of the Kunstverein in Glückstadt, where she was responsible for curating various exhibitions of contemporary artists. At the same time, she was a representative at the Hamburg branch of a Cologne-based auction house. Relocating to the Rhineland, she remained true to her passion for the art market and went on to work for an Austrian auction house in Düsseldorf before joining Ketterer in spring 2019. As our representative in Cologne, Cordula Lichtenberg covers Modern and Contemporary Art.
c.lichtenberg@kettererkunst.de Köln Cordula Lichtenberg studied art history in Münster and completed a museum traineeship. After a stint as an assistant at Galerie Sfeir-Semler in Hamburg, she took over management of the Kunstverein in Glückstadt, where she was responsible for curating various exhibitions of contemporary artists. At the same time, she was a representative at the Hamburg branch of a Cologne-based auction house. Relocating to the Rhineland, she remained true to her passion for the art market and went on to work for an Austrian auction house in Düsseldorf before joining Ketterer in spring 2019. As our representative in Cologne, Cordula Lichtenberg covers Modern and Contemporary Art.
Louisa von Saucken
phone: +49 40 37496113
l.von-saucken@kettererkunst.de Hamburg Louisa von Saucken earned a degree in media and communication studies and art history in Fribourg and Berlin. After working in various galleries, she joined the American art platform Artsy. Based in Hamburg, she is on the board of the Deichtorhallen Funding Association and took over our Hamburg branch in 2022.
l.von-saucken@kettererkunst.de Hamburg Louisa von Saucken earned a degree in media and communication studies and art history in Fribourg and Berlin. After working in various galleries, she joined the American art platform Artsy. Based in Hamburg, she is on the board of the Deichtorhallen Funding Association and took over our Hamburg branch in 2022.
Nico Kassel, M.A.
phone: +49 40-374961-15
mobil: +49 171 8618661
n.kassel@kettererkunst.de
Hamburg While studying art history at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Nico Kassel took on internal logistics tasks at Ketterer Kunst from 2009. Even before completing his master's degree in 2013, he had been managing director of Rathenau Kunstvermittlung GmbH since 2012, always in close cooperation with Ketterer Kunst. Rathenau Kunstvermittlung GmbH specialises in analysing the international auction market as well as purchases and sales within it. Since 2021, Nico Kassel has complemented Ketterer Kunst's team of experts in addition to his role as managing director and representative for northern Germany. Nico Kassel has an advisory role in matters of appraisal pricing at Ketterer Kunst.
mobil: +49 171 8618661
n.kassel@kettererkunst.de
Hamburg While studying art history at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Nico Kassel took on internal logistics tasks at Ketterer Kunst from 2009. Even before completing his master's degree in 2013, he had been managing director of Rathenau Kunstvermittlung GmbH since 2012, always in close cooperation with Ketterer Kunst. Rathenau Kunstvermittlung GmbH specialises in analysing the international auction market as well as purchases and sales within it. Since 2021, Nico Kassel has complemented Ketterer Kunst's team of experts in addition to his role as managing director and representative for northern Germany. Nico Kassel has an advisory role in matters of appraisal pricing at Ketterer Kunst.
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