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Imi Knoebel

German · b. 1940 · Painter, Sculptor

Imi Knoebel is a German artist. Knoebel is known for his minimalist, abstract painting and sculpture. The "Messerschnitt" or "knife cuts," is a recurring technique he employs,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Imi Knoebel, Auktion 411, Los 178, 2002, Acryl auf AluminiumAuktion 411, Los 178Van Ham · €322,500≈ $375,132≈ £282,181Sign up to see
  2. Imi Knoebel, Zwilling, Öl und Acryl auf Holz 1988 Zweiteilig insgesamt caZwillingKornfeld · CHF 320,000≈ $320,576≈ £241,398≈ €276,454Sign up to see
  3. Imi Knoebel, LILOLA, 2002, Acrylic on aluminumLILOLAKetterer Kunst · €275,000≈ $310,008≈ £234,730Sign up to see

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  1. Imi Knoebel, Ohne Titel, 1989, Öl auf Transparentfolie über Collage auf Karton
    Ohne Titel, 1989
    Oil
    120 × 100 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 344
    €6,188≈ $8,773≈ £5,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Imi Knoebel, Face B, 2003, Öl auf 10 miteinander verschraubten Aluminium-Vierkantrohren und einer Aluminiumplatte
    Face B, 2003
    Oil
    38,1 × 38,1 × 8,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 345
    €44,030≈ $62,421≈ £38,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Imi Knoebel, DIN XIV C1-C4, 1995, 4teilige Arbeit: Jeweils Acryl auf Aluminium-Vierkantrohren über Holzkern
    DIN XIV C1-C4, 1995
    Acrylic
    21,2 × 16,4 × 8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 346
    €63,070≈ $89,414≈ £55,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Imi Knoebel, Flesh Color, 1993, Öl auf 17 miteinander verschraubten Aluminium-Vierkantrohren und einer Hartfaserplatte
    Flesh Color, 1993
    Oil
    89,6 × 91 × 15,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 347
    €69,020≈ $97,850≈ £60,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  5. Imi Knoebel, Grace Kelly III–3, 1990, Acryl auf Holz
    Grace Kelly III–3, 1990
    Acrylic
    249 × 169,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 56
    €92,820≈ $131,591≈ £81,607Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
  6. Imi Knoebel, Untitled (Kite Drawing), Acrylic behind glass resp. glossy paint, collaged with foil and adhesive tape
    Untitled (Kite Drawing)
    Acrylic
    98,5 x 68 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 247
    €3,720≈ $4,711≈ £3,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Imi Knoebel, Untitled, Collage of acrylic painted plastic strips
    Untitled
    Acrylic · ed. 60/320
    50 x 34 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 248
    €1,560≈ $1,976≈ £1,352Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Imi Knoebel, Sophie, 1993, Acrylic on panel
    Sophie, 1993
    Acrylic · Panel
    50 : 35,3 cm (19,6 : 13,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 729
    €33,550≈ $42,340≈ £28,941Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. Imi Knoebel, DIN X D1 - D4, 1995, Acryl auf Aluminium auf Holz
    DIN X D1 - D4, 1995
    Acrylic
    46,3 × 34 × 8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 455
    €39,865≈ $50,736≈ £33,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  10. Imi Knoebel, 38 s 0,9 w 0,2, 1967, Dispersion auf Leinen, auf Hartfaserplatte gespannt
    38 s 0,9 w 0,2, 1967
    Dispersion auf Leinen, auf Hartfaserplatte gespannt
    160,4 × 130,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 71
    €71,400≈ $90,871≈ £59,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗

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Imi Knoebel signature

434 catalogued lots by Imi Knoebel record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (80% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the reverse106
  • lower right8
  • lower centre8
  • lower left7
  • upper right3

Form

  • signed and dated216
  • signed168
  • initialled21
  • signed in pencil21
  • monogrammed8
  • Signed and dated 'Imi 2018' on the reverse — Big Girl G.2, Phillips, Mar 3, 2026
  • Signiert, datiert und nummeriert verso unten rechts: Imi 2007 8 4/5 — Revolver Rot IB, Van Ham, Dec 3, 2025
  • Signiert, datiert, betitelt und nummeriert verso unten mittig: imi 2017 ANIMA MUNDI 41-5 III 2010 3/3 — "Anima Mundi 41-5", Van Ham, Dec 3, 2025

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About Imi Knoebel

Imi Knoebel is a German artist. Knoebel is known for his minimalist, abstract painting and sculpture. The "Messerschnitt" or "knife cuts," is a recurring technique he employs, along with his regular use of the primary colors, red, yellow and blue. Knoebel lives and works in Düsseldorf.

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