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Ida Kohlmeyer

American · 1912–1997 · Painter, Printmaker

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer was an American painter and sculptor who lived and worked in Louisiana. Kohlmeyer took up painting in her 30s and achieved wide recognition for her… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ida Kohlmeyer, Horizontal Rectangles 81-A, 1981, oil, oil stick and charcoal on canvasHorizontal Rectangles 81-ABonhams · $70,350≈ £53,612≈ €60,736Sign up to see
  2. Symbols 81-5Brunk Auctions · $48,000≈ £38,262≈ €44,739Sign up to see
  3. Symbols 81-4Brunk Auctions · $46,000≈ £34,333≈ €40,140Sign up to see

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  1. Ida Kohlmeyer, Duolith #3, 1979, Acrylic on canvas
    Duolith #3, 1979
    Acrylic · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 86
    $8,575≈ £5,397≈ €6,171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Ida Kohlmeyer, Untitled, 1979, Lithograph
    Untitled, 1979
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 87
    $735≈ £463≈ €529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Ida Kohlmeyer, Mythic Series #7, 1984, mixed media on canvas
    Mythic Series #7, 1984
    Mixed media · Canvas
    58 1/4 x 59in (148 x 149.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8091
    $6,100≈ £4,104≈ €4,613Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ida Kohlmeyer, Symbols 80-1, 1980, oil, pastel and graphite on canvas
    Symbols 80-1, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    68 x 66 1/2in (173 x 169cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 149
    $15,600≈ £10,382≈ €12,329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Ida Kohlmeyer, Synthesis #B, 1982, oil and mixed media on canvas
    Synthesis #B, 1982
    Oil · Canvas
    120 x 120cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Ida Kohlmeyer, Two Totems in Gay Colors; Four for the CAC (2 works), 1973; 1980, Two screenprints in colors on wove paper or Arches 88 paper, each signed in pencil
    Two Totems in Gay Colors; Four for the CAC (2 works), 1973; 1980
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. AP
    24 1/2 x 17 3/8in (62.3 x 44.2cm); 14 1/4 x 18 1/2in (36.3 x 47.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 270
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Ida Kohlmeyer, Abstract (circle and rectangle), acrylic on canvas
    Abstract (circle and rectangle)
    Acrylic · Canvas
    sight: approx 18 7/8"h, 26.75"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1142
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Ida Kohlmeyer, Untitled, 1995, painted aluminum, signed and dated on underside 'Kohlmeyer 1995'
    Untitled, 1995
    painted aluminum, signed and dated on underside 'Kohlmeyer 1995'
    height 87in (220cm); width 36in (91cm); depth 19in (48cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 319
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Ida Kohlmeyer, Untitled, 1995, painted aluminum, signed and dated on underside 'Kohlmeyer 1995'
    Untitled, 1995
    painted aluminum, signed and dated on underside 'Kohlmeyer 1995'
    height 87in (220cm); width 36in (91cm); depth 19in (48cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 299
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $18,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗

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Ida Kohlmeyer signature

24 catalogued lots by Ida Kohlmeyer record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (80% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • lower right8
  • lower left2

Form

  • signed and dated14
  • signed6
  • signed in pencil4
  • Signed and dated lower right: Kohlmeyer 1982 — Synthesis #B, Leonard Joel, Oct 6, 2026
  • Pencil signed and dated lower right and inscribed 'Mythic Print 20/35 State I' lower left — Mythic Print, Jackson's International Auctioneers, Dec 13, 2022
  • Signed lower left — Abstract (circle and rectangle), Austin Auction Gallery, Dec 6, 2024

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About Ida Kohlmeyer

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer was an American painter and sculptor who lived and worked in Louisiana. Kohlmeyer took up painting in her 30s and achieved wide recognition for her work in art museums and galleries throughout the United States. Notably, her work is held by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Speed Art Museum, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Ms. Kohlmeyer, a member of the Reform Jewish movement, played an active role in the New Orleans Jewish community throughout her life. Touro Synagogue displays much of her artwork in their synagogue and in the social hall.

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