Cosima von Bonin, The Idler's Playground

Cosima von Bonin

German · b. 1962 · Painter, Sculptor

Cosima von Bonin is a German contemporary artist whose interdisciplinary practice includes sculpture, textiles, sound, film, and performance. She is known for being a political… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Cosima von Bonin, Can Cry at Will, 2007, Cotton, silk, felt and fleece on canvasCan Cry at WillLempertz · €119,700≈ $130,054≈ £101,915Sign up to see
  2. Cosima von Bonin, Misdemeanour, 2008, Cotton and wool on canvasMisdemeanourLempertz · €113,400≈ $123,209≈ £96,551Sign up to see
  3. Cosima von Bonin, Dandy Doc (The Apprentice # 5), 2009, Wool, cotton and fleece on canvasDandy Doc (The Apprentice # 5)Lempertz · €95,250≈ $110,871≈ £82,328Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 25 auction results for Cosima von Bonin between 2013 and 2026, of which 21 sold (84%). Recorded sale prices range from $359Sign up free to see to $130kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $130kSign up free to see for Can Cry at Will at Lempertz in June 2024. Most results come from Phillips (12), Grisebach (6) and Lempertz (4).

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  1. Cosima von Bonin, Dandy Doc (The Apprentice # 5), 2009, Wool, cotton and fleece on canvas
    Dandy Doc (The Apprentice # 5), 2009
    Wool, cotton and fleece on canvas · Canvas
    204 x 152 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 23
    €95,250≈ $110,871≈ £82,328Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–50,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Cosima von Bonin, Paul Thek, 2001, C-Print
    Paul Thek, 2001
    Photograph
    30 x 20cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 95
    €332≈ $359≈ £277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Cosima von Bonin, Amateur Nacht, 2007, Cotton and fleece on canvas
    Amateur Nacht, 2007
    Cotton and fleece on canvas · Canvas
    247 x 196 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 60
    €60,480≈ $63,879≈ £50,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Cosima von Bonin, UNTITLED (THE GREEN DONKEY WITH HAT AND BOX & APRONS), 2006, wool, cotton-fleece, cotton, silk, plastic, wood and lacquer
    UNTITLED (THE GREEN DONKEY WITH HAT AND BOX & APRONS), 2006
    wool, cotton-fleece, cotton, silk, plastic, wood and lacquer · Panel
    sculpture 49 x 29 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. (124.5 x 74.9 x 110.5 cm) plinth 13 x 55 7/8 x 32 1/8 in. (33 x 141.9 x 81.6 cm) overall 62 x 55 7/8 x 32 1/8 in. (157.5 x 141.9 x 81.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    $19,050≈ £14,237≈ €17,018Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Cosima von Bonin, Ich lüge auch und ich bin dein, 2011, cotton, polyfill, wood, metal, plastic and flip clock, in 5 parts
    Ich lüge auch und ich bin dein, 2011
    cotton, polyfill, wood, metal, plastic and flip clock, in 5 parts · Panel
    overall 219 x 210 x 108 cm (86 1/4 x 82 5/8 x 42 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    £16,510≈ $20,877≈ €19,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Cosima von Bonin, Auktion 517, Los 401, 2001, Glasfaser, verstärkter Kunststoff und Sperrholz, mit Kordsamt überzogen
    Auktion 517, Los 401, 2001
    Glasfaser, verstärkter Kunststoff und Sperrholz, mit Kordsamt überzogen
    Ca. 40 x 81 x 1100cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 401
    €19,800≈ $21,513≈ £16,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Cosima von Bonin, Can Cry at Will, 2007, Cotton, silk, felt and fleece on canvas
    Can Cry at Will, 2007
    Cotton, silk, felt and fleece on canvas · Canvas
    207 x 243 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 52
    €119,700≈ $130,054≈ £101,915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Cosima von Bonin, Misdemeanour, 2008, Cotton and wool on canvas
    Misdemeanour, 2008
    Cotton and wool on canvas · Canvas
    231 x 287 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 53
    €113,400≈ $123,209≈ £96,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Cosima von Bonin, Kann Auf Befehl Weinen, 2007, cotton and wool on canvas
    Kann Auf Befehl Weinen, 2007
    cotton and wool on canvas · Canvas
    66 1/2 x 59 3/4 in. (168.9 x 151.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    $57,150≈ £44,568≈ €52,306Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Cosima von Bonin, The petite Miss Riley, 2007, Polyvinylchlorid und Polypropylen. Höhe: 51 cm (20 ⅛ in.)
    The petite Miss Riley, 2007
    Multiple
    Grisebach · · Lot 1184
    €7,112≈ $7,572≈ £6,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗

Cosima von Bonin: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Cosima von Bonin at auction?

$130,054Sign up free to see, for Can Cry at Will at Lempertz (June 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Cosima von Bonin?

The median sale price is $20.9kSign up free to see across 21 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Cosima von Bonin have sold at auction?

21 of 25 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Cosima von Bonin?

Phillips, Grisebach and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Grisebach · Lempertz

About Cosima von Bonin

Cosima von Bonin is a German contemporary artist whose interdisciplinary practice includes sculpture, textiles, sound, film, and performance. She is known for being a political artist as well as by her humour, aquatic caricatures, and use of pop-culture characters, such as Daffy Duck.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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