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Joseph Beuys

German · 1921–1986 · Painter, Printmaker

Joseph Heinrich Beuys was a German artist, teacher, performance artist, and art theorist whose work reflected concepts of humanism and sociology. With Heinrich Böll, Johannes… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Joseph Beuys, Unbetitelt (Feld), 1972, chalk on boardUnbetitelt (Feld)Phillips · £465,000≈ $606,872≈ €527,439Sign up to see
  2. Joseph Beuys, Erdtelephon, 1968, Telefon, Lehmklumpen, getrocknetes Gras, Kabel, HolzErdtelephonGrisebach · €450,000≈ $534,825≈ £396,519Sign up to see
  3. Joseph Beuys, Entwurf für Plastik, 1961, Gouache auf festem VelinEntwurf für PlastikGrisebach · €450,000≈ $504,810≈ £329,274Sign up to see

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  1. Joseph Beuys, Hasenstein, 1982, Multiple. Basalt stone with golden spray paint ...
    Hasenstein, 1982
    Multiple · ed. edition of 7
    35 x 110 x 33 cm (13.7 x 43.3 x 12.9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 143
    €120,650≈ $131,484≈ £102,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  2. Joseph Beuys, Filzanzug, 1970, Genähter Filzanzug
    Filzanzug, 1970
    Multiple
    170 × 60 cm
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 169
    €38,100≈ $41,060≈ £32,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  3. Joseph Beuys, Aus: Düsseldorf Art Scene, 1971, Multiple. Plastiktasche mit Hasenblut, auf Karton geklebt, hinter Glas
    Aus: Düsseldorf Art Scene, 1971
    Multiple · Board
    23,5 x 15cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 10
    €1,320≈ $1,263≈ £1,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Joseph Beuys, Capri-Batterie (Capri Battery) (S. 546), 1985, Multiple comprising light bulb (Mazda) with manufacturer's inkstamp, plug socket, and exchangeable lemon, all contained in the original wooden box with yellow printed title
    Capri-Batterie (Capri Battery) (S. 546), 1985
    Multiple · ed. 132/200
    dimensions variable, light bulb and plug socket 11.7 x 6.6 x 5.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    £15,120≈ $17,462≈ €17,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Joseph Beuys, Schiefertafel, 1972, Farbserigrafie, beidseitig auf Schiefertafel
    Schiefertafel, 1972
    Multiple
    17 x 25 x 0,3cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 16
    €1,320≈ $1,393≈ £1,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Joseph Beuys, Kettenglied, 1959/75, Multiple. Buchdruck auf Papier, in schwarzem Holzrahmen
    Kettenglied, 1959/75
    Multiple · Paper · ed. 50/50
    22 x 27 x 4,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 13
    €1,122≈ $1,308≈ £970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Joseph Beuys, Capri-Batterie (Capri Battery) (S. 546), 1985, Multiple comprising light bulb (Mazda) with manufacturer's inkstamp, plug socket, and exchangeable lemon, all contained in the original wooden box with yellow printed title
    Capri-Batterie (Capri Battery) (S. 546), 1985
    Multiple · ed. 62/200
    dimensions variable, light bulb and plug socket 11.7 x 6.6 x 5.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 1
    £16,380≈ $23,096≈ €19,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Joseph Beuys, Mit Schwefel überzogene Zinkkiste (tamponierte Ecke) (Sulphur-Covered Zinc Box (Plugged Corner)) (S. 21), 1970, The pair of zinc sheet multiples, one covered in sulphur and with gauze
    Mit Schwefel überzogene Zinkkiste (tamponierte Ecke) (Sulphur-Covered Zinc Box (Plugged Corner)) (S. 21), 1970
    Multiple · Paper · ed. 180/200
    both 64 x 31 x 18 cm (25 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 7 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    £10,080≈ $14,213≈ €11,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Joseph Beuys, Cuprum 0.3% unguentum metallicum praeparatum (S. 556), 1978-86, Cast beeswax multiple with finely distributed copper
    Cuprum 0.3% unguentum metallicum praeparatum (S. 556), 1978-86
    Multiple · Panel · ed. 6/18
    19.8 x 10.8 x 10.5 cm (7 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    £18,900≈ $26,649≈ €22,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Joseph Beuys, Ja Ja Ja Ja Ja, Nee Nee Nee Nee Nee (Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, No No No No No) (S. 13), 1970, Long-playing vinyl record, contained in the original album cover
    Ja Ja Ja Ja Ja, Nee Nee Nee Nee Nee (Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, No No No No No) (S. 13), 1970
    Multiple
    cover 31 x 31 cm (12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in.) record 30 cm (11 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    £693≈ $977≈ €807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (28)

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

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