Top results of last three years beaten again
2013 – It's never been better!
Munich, 20th December, 2013, (kk) - € 38 million in total: the excellent result of Ketterer Kunst's business year 2013. "We have surpassed all record years in our company's history – including 2012, the best until now, by around € 8 million*", says Robert Ketterer.
"This year we crossed the € 100.000 line 55 times and three times the € 1 million mark. These excellent results show that, along with big international names, German art sells best in Germany", continues the auctioneer and company owner. "Modern Classics were a particular highlight, whilst Contemporary Art also proved to be on the rise. In just one single auction we realized seven new records".
Modern Art & Post War /Contemporary Art
These sections alone** – including the special auction Sidelines of the German Avant-Garde, which saw its tenth anniversary this year – brought in proceeds of € 31 million*, more than € 5,5 million* more than last year. Alongside this year's big stars, classics such as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and ZERO artists achieved excellent increases.
German names head the list of desired artists: in the auction of Modern Classics, we find Hermann Max Pechstein with 16 extremely successful works, two of which exceeded the € 1 million mark. Gabriele Münter is represented with 13 works, five of which also reached six digit realms. In the section of Post War art, German classics such as Georg Baselitz and Karl Otto Götz stood alongside big international names: Alexander Calder, Andy Warhol and the late Beijing artist Zao Wou-Ki. The latter's work made for an international bidding frenzy, in particular amongst Chinese and French art lovers. Tony Cragg, Jack Goldstein, Anselm Reyle and Daniel Richter were leading figures in the section of Contemporary Art, which had its own catalog for the December auction.
These sections alone** – including the special auction Sidelines of the German Avant-Garde, which saw its tenth anniversary this year – brought in proceeds of € 31 million*, more than € 5,5 million* more than last year. Alongside this year's big stars, classics such as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and ZERO artists achieved excellent increases.
German names head the list of desired artists: in the auction of Modern Classics, we find Hermann Max Pechstein with 16 extremely successful works, two of which exceeded the € 1 million mark. Gabriele Münter is represented with 13 works, five of which also reached six digit realms. In the section of Post War art, German classics such as Georg Baselitz and Karl Otto Götz stood alongside big international names: Alexander Calder, Andy Warhol and the late Beijing artist Zao Wou-Ki. The latter's work made for an international bidding frenzy, in particular amongst Chinese and French art lovers. Tony Cragg, Jack Goldstein, Anselm Reyle and Daniel Richter were leading figures in the section of Contemporary Art, which had its own catalog for the December auction.
TOP 10
€ 1.740.000* starting price: € 500.000
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Zwei mit Katzen spielende Mädchen, painted on both sides
€ 1.500.000* starting price: € 800.000
Hermann Max Pechstein
- Schrei am Meer
€ 1.140.000* starting price: € 580.000
Hermann Max Pechstein
– Lotte mit Kopftuch
€ 648.000* starting price: € 120.000
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
– Anlegeplatz am Fluss
€ 500.000* starting price: € 210.000
Oskar Schlemmer
– Figur auf grauem Grund
€ 451.000* starting price: € 240.000
Georg Baselitz<
– Der Abgarkopf
€ 439.000* starting price: € 240.000
Zao Wou-Ki
– Composition
€ 329.000* starting price: € 140.000
Alexander Calder
– No title
€ 323.000* starting price: € 120.000
Gabriele Münter
– Bergwiese
€ 305.000* starting price: € 95.000
Yves Tanquy
– Titre inconnu
Old Masters & Art of the 19th Century
With an overall result of € 4,2 million*, this section achieved more than twice last year's result. The fact that this period is currently experiencing a renaissance proves testament to the strong interest of new collectors. One out of three bidders was a new client and almost every second buyer a first time buyer. In the December auction alone some 40% bidders were first time bidders.
In the department of Old Masters, graphic works from Albrecht Dürer to Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn are particularly worthwhile mentioning. The group is led, however, by Francisco de Goya, represented with "Los Caprichos" in an excellent first edition from 1799. The 80 aqua-tint etchings soared far beyond expectations and achieved the remarkable result of € 195.000*. Parts of the collection of the Munich art trader Harry Beyer, led by an oil painting attributed to Francesco Botticini ("Anbetung Mariens mit zwei Engeln", starting price: € 7.500, result: € 122.000*), contributed to this section's success.
Alongside a painting by Konstantin Egorovic Makovskij, which more than doubled its starting price of € 66.000 with a result of € 155.000*, a number of works by renowned artists of the Düsseldorf and Scandinavian artist schools – from a collection from Luxembourg – set the highlights in the section of art from the 19th century.
With an overall result of € 4,2 million*, this section achieved more than twice last year's result. The fact that this period is currently experiencing a renaissance proves testament to the strong interest of new collectors. One out of three bidders was a new client and almost every second buyer a first time buyer. In the December auction alone some 40% bidders were first time bidders.
In the department of Old Masters, graphic works from Albrecht Dürer to Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn are particularly worthwhile mentioning. The group is led, however, by Francisco de Goya, represented with "Los Caprichos" in an excellent first edition from 1799. The 80 aqua-tint etchings soared far beyond expectations and achieved the remarkable result of € 195.000*. Parts of the collection of the Munich art trader Harry Beyer, led by an oil painting attributed to Francesco Botticini ("Anbetung Mariens mit zwei Engeln", starting price: € 7.500, result: € 122.000*), contributed to this section's success.
Alongside a painting by Konstantin Egorovic Makovskij, which more than doubled its starting price of € 66.000 with a result of € 155.000*, a number of works by renowned artists of the Düsseldorf and Scandinavian artist schools – from a collection from Luxembourg – set the highlights in the section of art from the 19th century.
Rare Books - Manuscripts - Autographs - Decorative Prints
With proceeds of more than € 3 million*, this department achieved a strong result. "Especially the two evening auctions, both with a wide-variety of high quality books, were popular and attracted not only antiquarian book lovers but new clients who had previously had only an eye for art – on a world-wide level", says Christoph Calaminus, auctioneer and head of the Rare Books department.
At the top of this year's list of desired objects was a first-class copy of Hartman Schedel's "Liber chronicarum". Bidders from Germany and France entered the competition in Spring, driving the starting price (€ 90.000) of this unusually well-preserved copy to a result of € 114.000*. In the Autumn auction the top lot was "Les liliacées" by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, possibly the most important flower painter of all times. For a result of € 102.000*, a European art dealer won the book for twice the starting price. Also thrilling was Jan Huygen van Linschoten's travelogue "Navigatio ..." which was sold for € 95.000*, and the "Topographia" by Matthäus Merian the Elder, which climbed to € 70.000*.
With proceeds of more than € 3 million*, this department achieved a strong result. "Especially the two evening auctions, both with a wide-variety of high quality books, were popular and attracted not only antiquarian book lovers but new clients who had previously had only an eye for art – on a world-wide level", says Christoph Calaminus, auctioneer and head of the Rare Books department.
At the top of this year's list of desired objects was a first-class copy of Hartman Schedel's "Liber chronicarum". Bidders from Germany and France entered the competition in Spring, driving the starting price (€ 90.000) of this unusually well-preserved copy to a result of € 114.000*. In the Autumn auction the top lot was "Les liliacées" by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, possibly the most important flower painter of all times. For a result of € 102.000*, a European art dealer won the book for twice the starting price. Also thrilling was Jan Huygen van Linschoten's travelogue "Navigatio ..." which was sold for € 95.000*, and the "Topographia" by Matthäus Merian the Elder, which climbed to € 70.000*.
Since it was founded in 1954, Ketterer Kunst has been firmly established in the front ranks of auction houses dealing in art and rare books, with its headquarters in Munich and a branch in Hamburg. Gallery rooms in Berlin as well as representatives in Heidelberg, Düsseldorf and Modena (Italy) contribute substantially to the company's success. In addition, exhibitions, special theme and charity auctions as well as online auctions are regular events at Ketterer Kunst. Robert Ketterer is auctioneer and owner of Ketterer Kunst.
The top three lots in all sections for 2013
Modern Art
| 1) | Ernst Ludwig Kirchner | Result: € 1.740.000* |
| Zwei mit Katzen spielende Mädchen,painted on both sides | Starting Price: € 500.000 Hammer Price: € 1.450.000 | |
| 2) | Hermann Max Pechstein | Result: € 1.500.000* |
| Schrei am Meer | Starting Price: € 800.000 Hammer Price: € 1.250.000 | |
| 3) | Hermann Max Pechstein | Result: € 1.140.000* |
| Lotte mit Kopftuch | Starting Price: € 580.000 Hammer Price: € 950.000 |
Post War Art
| 1) | Georg Baselitz | Result: € 451.000* |
| Der Abgarkopf | Starting Price: € 240.000 Hammer Price: € 370.000 | |
| 2) | Zao Wou-Ki | Result: € 439.000* |
| Composition | Starting Price: € 240.000 Hammer Price: € 360.000 | |
| 3) | Alexander Calder | Result: € 329.000* |
| No title | Starting Price: € 140.000 Hammer Price: € 270.000 |
Contemporary Art
| 1) | Daniel Richter | Result: € 128.000* |
| Irren menschlich? | Starting Price: € 45.000 Hammer Price: € 105.000 | |
| 2) | Tony Cragg | Result: € 110.000* |
| Sharing | Starting Price: € 56.000 Hammer Price: € 90.000 | |
| 3) | Anselm Reyle | Result: € 94.000* |
| No title | Starting Price: € 60.000 Hammer Price: € 77.000 |
Old Masters & Art of the 19th Century
| 1) | Francisco de Goya | Result: € 195.000* |
| Los Caprichos, 80 ll. | Starting Price: € 96.000 Hammer Price: € 160.000 | |
| 2) | Konstantin Egorovic Makovskij | Result: € 155.000* |
| Porträt einer eleganten Dame mit Fächer | Starting Price: € 66.000 Hammer Price: € 127.000 | |
| 3) | Francesco Botticini (attributed) | Result: € 122.000* |
| Anbetung Mariens mit zwei Engeln | Starting Price: € 7.500 Hammer Price: € 100.000 |
Rare Books - Manuscripts - Autographs - Decorative Prints
| 1) | Hartmann Schedel | Result: € 114.000* |
| Liber chronicarum. 1493 | Starting Price: € 90.000 Hammer Price: € 95.000 | |
| 2) | Pierre Joseph Redouté | Result: € 102.000* |
| Les Liliacées. 1802-16 | Starting Price: € 70.000 Hammer Price: € 85.000 | |
| 3) | Jan Huygen van Linschoten | Result: € 95.000* |
| Navigatio ac itinerarium. 1599 | Starting Price: € 77.000 Hammer Price: € 79.000 |
*) The result is the - hammer price
+ 25 percent buyer's premium for objects up to € 25 000
+ 22 percent buyer's premium for objects between € 25 001 and € 500.000
+ 20 percent buyer's premium for objects from € 500 001
+ 20 percent buyer's premium for all objects in the section of Rare Books
** Unlike other German auction houses, Ketterer Kunst holds its seasonal auctions on several days
+ 25 percent buyer's premium for objects up to € 25 000
+ 22 percent buyer's premium for objects between € 25 001 and € 500.000
+ 20 percent buyer's premium for objects from € 500 001
+ 20 percent buyer's premium for all objects in the section of Rare Books
** Unlike other German auction houses, Ketterer Kunst holds its seasonal auctions on several days
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