Sale: 425 / Post War / Contemporary Art, June 12./13. 2015 in Munich Lot 868

 

868
Otto Piene
Hellgelb Hitze, 2006.
Oil
Estimate:
€ 30,000 / $ 32,400
Sold:
€ 82,500 / $ 89,100

(incl. surcharge)
Hellgelb Hitze. 2006.
Oil, fire and smoke on canvas.
Verso signed, dated, titled and with arrow indicating the direction. Once more signed, dated and with arrow indicating the direction on folded canvas and on stretcher respectively. Verso with discarded inscriptions. 60 x 50 cm (23.6 x 19.6 in). [EH].

PROVENANCE: Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia (until 2014; acquired directly from the artist).

The creation's coincidence, owed to the properties of fire and heat, allows the color to unfold its explosive effect on the canvas. A unique image of natural force originates from this elementary power. Otto Piene had put the examination of the elements light, air and fire in the center of his artistic creation. Accordingly, he was among the most innovative heads of contememporary art.



868
Otto Piene
Hellgelb Hitze, 2006.
Oil
Estimate:
€ 30,000 / $ 32,400
Sold:
€ 82,500 / $ 89,100

(incl. surcharge)