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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, Capri Batterie, 1985, Multiple comprising light bulb (Mazda) without the manufacturer’s inkstamp, plug socket, and exchangeable lemon, contained in the original wooden box
    Capri Batterie, 1985
    Multiple · ed. 166/200
    11.7 x 6.7 x 5.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Joseph Beuys, Levitazione in Italia (Levitation In Italy); and Honey is Flowing, 1978; and 1974, Two works, including one offset lithograph in colors and one screenprint, on wove paper and vinyl sheet respectively, the full sheets,
    Levitazione in Italia (Levitation In Italy); and Honey is Flowing, 1978; and 1974
    Multiple · Paper · ed. 142/200
    levitazione S. 14 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (36.5 x 21.9 cm) honey S. 4 x 5 3/4 in. (10.2 x 14.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 291
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
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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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