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Arnulf Rainer

Austrian · 1929–2025 · Painter, Printmaker

Arnulf Rainer was an Austrian painter noted for his abstract informal art. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Arnulf Rainer, Schwarze Übermalung auf Braun, 1955/56, Oil on canvasSchwarze Übermalung auf BraunKetterer Kunst · €745,000≈ $903,462≈ £687,566Sign up to see
  2. Arnulf Rainer, Ohne Titel (Rotes Bild), 1959, Mischtechnik auf LeinwandOhne Titel (Rotes Bild)Grisebach · €400,000≈ $486,040≈ £361,422Sign up to see
  3. Arnulf Rainer, Zentralgestaltung, 1951, Oil on burlapZentralgestaltungKetterer Kunst · €375,000≈ $446,175≈ £321,683Sign up to see

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  1. Arnulf Rainer, Haute Coiffure, no. 16, 1961, overpainted etching; framed
    Haute Coiffure, no. 16, 1961
    Etching
    50 x 35 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2435
    €20,100≈ $23,304≈ £17,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–20,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  2. Arnulf Rainer, blaues KREUZ, 1990, Ölkreide und Aquarell über Radierung auf Papier
    blaues KREUZ, 1990
    Etching
    65,5 × 50,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 748
    €25,800≈ $30,031≈ £22,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Arnulf Rainer, Eichenblatt (Oak Leaf), from For Joseph Beuys, 1986, Etching in colors, on Rag paper, with full margins
    Eichenblatt (Oak Leaf), from For Joseph Beuys, 1986
    Etching · Paper · ed. 79/90
    I. 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm) S. 31 3/8 x 23 1/2 in. (79.7 x 59.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 277
    $581≈ £430≈ €495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Phillips ↗
  4. Arnulf Rainer, Reiberstaham Kabreter, 1963, Etching, on wove paper, with full margins
    Reiberstaham Kabreter, 1963
    Etching · Paper · ed. 37/70
    I. 7 5/8 x 7 in. (19.4 x 17.8 cm) S. 14 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (37.5 x 27.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 278
    $1,161≈ £860≈ €990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–900View at Phillips ↗
  5. Arnulf Rainer, Untitled, Around 1980/1981, Watercolour and colour chalks over etching on card
    Untitled, Around 1980/1981
    Etching · Board
    38 x 22.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 377
    €6,174≈ $7,190≈ £5,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Arnulf Rainer, Grünes Kreuz (Großes Kreuz IV), 1985/89, Farbradierung auf Bütten
    Grünes Kreuz (Großes Kreuz IV), 1985/89
    Etching · Paper · ed. 33/35
    115 x 49,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 35
    €17,160≈ $19,883≈ £14,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Arnulf Rainer, Robespierre, 1990, Farbradierung auf Zerkall (Wasserzeichen)
    Robespierre, 1990
    Etching · ed. 4/35
    21 x 16cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 36
    €1,716≈ $1,988≈ £1,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Arnulf Rainer, Selbst mit Rost (Even with Rust), 1990, Etching in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins
    Selbst mit Rost (Even with Rust), 1990
    Etching · Paper · ed. 25/35
    I. 12 x 15 5/8 in. (30.5 x 39.7 cm) S. 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 in. (50.2 x 64.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 381
    $1,097≈ £820≈ €945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  9. Arnulf Rainer, Untitled, colour etching on laid paper; unframed
    Untitled
    Etching · Paper
    60 x 50 cm (sheet size)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2487
    €1,950≈ $2,256≈ £1,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–3,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  10. Arnulf Rainer, Drahtwolke, 1997, colour etching on laid paper; unframed
    Drahtwolke, 1997
    Etching · Paper
    50 x 65 cm (sheet size)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2488
    €2,340≈ $2,707≈ £1,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–3,000View at im Kinsky ↗
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