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.

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 - Property from a Distinguished Collection, Europe

Figuration to Abstraction

There are artists who specialise in extracting the infinite possibilities of colour by reducing it to simple hues and forms. They fascinate the viewer by perceiving differences in the monochrome.

Simplicity of Colour & Light 

Experience the full spectrum of colours used by the expressionist.

Emil Nolde

Modern Art Highlights

American Artists

Explore Germany’s most sought after contemporary artist’s.

German Contemporary Art

Cologne

Head of Fine Art Sales Germany, Director, Specialist

Eva Donnerhack

Cataloguer | Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Art

Valentin Woltmann

Director, Specialist, Prints & Multiples

Martina Janke

Authentication Coordinator

Alena Schaefer

Personal Assistant, Cologne Fine Art Sales Team

Pre-Sale Manager

Katrin Mundy

Pre-Sale Coordinator

Valérie Lienhart

Meet our Specialists

14 November 2023 • 13:00 CET • Cologne

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As the main auction of the winter sale season in Cologne, the auction will showcase a range of works by locally and internationally celebrated artists. This sale will bring together works by sought-after artists from Impressionist and Modern to Contemporary art and set in dialogue an exceptional selection of paintings, works on paper and sculptures.&nbsp; We invite you to take part and discover this exciting sale.

Modern & Contemporary Auction