Lot 232
  • 232

Joseph Beuys

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Joseph Beuys
  • Gletscher (Glacier)
  • signed, titled and dated 1977 on the reverse 
  • pencil on paper
  • 23 by 15.7cm.; 9 1/8 by 6 1/4 in.

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the present owner

Exhibited

Madrid, Fundación Caja de Pensiones; Gibellina Nuova, Museo Civico di Gibellina, Joseph Beuys: Dibujos/Drawings, 1985-86, n.p., no. 65, illustrated
Mönchengladbach, Städtisches Museum Abteiberg; Tampere, Sara Hildénin Taidemuseo, Joseph Beuys: Pirustuksia/Zeichnungen, 1986

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the background is slightly warmer and there is more contrast in the original. Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. The right edge is deckled. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's working process and choice of media.
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