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Through the means of pure abstraction, the following artworks embody the emotional and expressive power of process, medium and gesture in the 20th Century.

Exploring Abstraction in the 20th Century

The representation of figuration has been a fundamental question in the visual arts of the 20th century. Artists have used a variety of techniques to capture the figure and its complexities - these works highlight these varied perspectives.

Figuration in the 20th Century

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14 November 2023 • 13:00 CET • Cologne

Drawn from a Distinguished Collection in Europe, this selection of works brings together a century of creativity that embodies the most expressive brushstrokes and the most enigmatic forms. This auction is devoted to the age of abstraction meeting the age of figuration, an era of pure imagination merging with an era of profound symbolism. Each lot in this collection is a celebration of bold colour and elusive form, offering limitless interpretation and unlocking the hidden meanings of the 20th century.

Figuration to Abstraction: Expressions of the 20th Century