Sale: 519 / Post War / Cont. Art II, June 19. 2021 in Munich Lot 481

 

481
Peter Reichenberger
2er Rhythmus, 1977.
Finger prints in Oil on canvas
Estimate:
€ 3,000 / $ 3,210
Sold:
€ 6,875 / $ 7,356

(incl. surcharge)
2er Rhythmus. 1977.
Finger prints in Oil on canvas.
Signed, dated, titled, inscribed "No. 40" and with the note "Technik: Fingerabdrücke auf Leinwand" on the reverse. 156 x 130 cm (61.4 x 51.1 in). With a small drawing of a mouse with a speech bubble saying "Kunst ist prima" (Art is great) by the artist on the reverse. [CH].

• Instead of using classic means like brush and spatula for the application of the paint, Peter Reichenberger uses his fingers and hands.
• The mathematical accuracy of the unconventional paint application leads to impressive patterns and rhythmical color streaks.
• The year this work was made the Leopold-Hoesch-Museum in Düren dedicated a solo show to the artist
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Accomapnied by a confirmation issued by the Peter Reichenberger Foundation, Cologne (in copy).

PROVENANCE: Galerie Denis René Hans Mayer, Düsseldorf.
Erker-Galerie, St. Gallen.
Private collection Switzerland (acquired from aforementioned).




481
Peter Reichenberger
2er Rhythmus, 1977.
Finger prints in Oil on canvas
Estimate:
€ 3,000 / $ 3,210
Sold:
€ 6,875 / $ 7,356

(incl. surcharge)