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A. R. Penck

German · 1939–2017 · Painter, Printmaker

Ralf Winkler was a German painter, printmaker, sculptor, and jazz drummer. A neo-expressionist, he became known for his visual style, reminiscent of the influence of primitive art. (Wikipedia)

788lots offered2002–2026years recorded91%sold (708)$7.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. A. R. Penck, Ali Alpha Tor, 1975, dispersion paint on canvasAli Alpha TorPhillips · £369,000≈ $482,468≈ €412,119Sign up to see
  2. A. R. Penck, Roter Planet, 1999, Acrylic on canvasRoter PlanetKetterer Kunst · €375,000≈ $396,675≈ £318,922Sign up to see
  3. A. R. Penck, Landung auf einem Planeten, 1983, oil and acrylic on canvasLandung auf einem PlanetenPhillips · £281,000≈ $364,682≈ €319,560Sign up to see

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  1. A. R. Penck, Expedition to the Holyland, 1983, Jeweils: Lithografie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Expedition to the Holyland, 1983
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 25/50, 32/50 (zweimal), 36/50
    60 x 80cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 57
    €1,980≈ $2,105≈ £1,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. A. R. Penck, Stones and Shadows (from the Expedition to the Holyland portfolio), 1983, lithograph in colors
    Stones and Shadows (from the Expedition to the Holyland portfolio), 1983
    Lithograph
    24⅜ h x 33¾ w in (62 x 86 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 296
    $328≈ £253≈ €301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. A. R. Penck, 7 Radierungen 1975/76, 1990, Mappe mit 7 Radierungen auf Bütten
    7 Radierungen 1975/76, 1990
    Etching · Paper · ed. I/V
    45 x 34cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 102
    €660≈ $711≈ £549Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  4. A. R. Penck, Lustgarten, 1993, Jeweils: Farbserigrafie auf Bütten
    Lustgarten, 1993
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. P.P
    54,5 x 75,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 53
    €2,112≈ $2,274≈ £1,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. A. R. Penck, Golfer, 1994, Farblithografie auf Bütten
    Golfer, 1994
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. h.c
    100 x 73cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 54
    €2,112≈ $2,274≈ £1,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. A. R. Penck, La crisi del golfo 2, 1990, acrylic on cardboard laid down on panel
    La crisi del golfo 2, 1990
    Acrylic · Board
    100 x 122 cm (39 3/8 x 48 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    £17,780≈ $23,233≈ €21,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. A. R. Penck, "aus der Serie Unterground", 1972, Acryl auf Leinwand
    "aus der Serie Unterground", 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 x 30cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 46
    €26,400≈ $29,267≈ £21,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. A. R. Penck, Ohne Titel (Bild Raum Form Körper), Ca. 1989, Lithografie auf Büttenkarton
    Ohne Titel (Bild Raum Form Körper), Ca. 1989
    Lithograph · Board · ed. 278/300
    41 x 53,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 86
    €924≈ $1,031≈ £771Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. A. R. Penck, SENZA TITOLO
    SENZA TITOLO
    90.0 x 120.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 30
    €36,540≈ $39,149≈ £30,862Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–60,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  10. A. R. Penck, Ende im Osten (Ostende), 1979, Dispersion on canvas
    Ende im Osten (Ostende), 1979
    Dispersion on canvas · Canvas
    132 x 178.5 cm (51.9 x 70.2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 158
    €120,650≈ $131,484≈ £102,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

Lots by A. R. Penck that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

A. R. Penck paintings (241)A. R. Penck oil paintings (47)A. R. Penck acrylic paintings (183)A. R. Penck mixed media (8)A. R. Penck works on paper (129)A. R. Penck watercolors (20)A. R. Penck gouaches (45)A. R. Penck drawings (41)A. R. Penck prints (281)A. R. Penck etchings (43)A. R. Penck aquatints (20)A. R. Penck drypoints (3)A. R. Penck lithographs (74)A. R. Penck screenprints (114)A. R. Penck woodcuts & linocuts (8)A. R. Penck sculpture (70)

A. R. Penck signature

527 catalogued lots by A. R. Penck record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (49% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right66
  • lower left30
  • lower centre20
  • on the reverse7
  • upper left4
  • upper right3

Form

  • signed434
  • signed in pencil61
  • signed and dated15
  • monogrammed15
  • initialled2
  • Signed on the lower left: ar penck — Untitled, im Kinsky, Oct 6, 2026
  • Signed "AR Penck" upper center — O.T, Phillips, May 21, 2026
  • Betitelt und signiert verso auf dem Keilrahmen oben: the future of the soldier ar. penck — "The Future of the Soldier", Van Ham, Dec 3, 2025

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About A. R. Penck

Ralf Winkler was a German painter, printmaker, sculptor, and jazz drummer. A neo-expressionist, he became known for his visual style, reminiscent of the influence of primitive art.

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