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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, "Ein-Stein-Zeit", Siebdruck auf Metallplatte (Zink)
    "Ein-Stein-Zeit"
    Screenprint · ed. 208/500
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3508
    €600≈ $703≈ £525HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  2. Joseph Beuys, Filz- und Holzpostkarte, Siebdruck auf Holz und Filz
    Filz- und Holzpostkarte
    Screenprint · Panel
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3320
    €130≈ $150≈ £114HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  3. Joseph Beuys, Filzpostkarte (Felt Postcard) (S. 539), 1985, Screenprint in white on felt, contained in the original accompanying card box
    Filzpostkarte (Felt Postcard) (S. 539), 1985
    Screenprint · Board
    5 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 3/8 in. (14.6 x 10.5 x 1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 382
    $452≈ £338≈ €389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
  4. Joseph Beuys, Untitled, from A Portfolio of Thirteen Prints, 1982, Screenprint in colors on two sheets of Rives BFK paper, one signed in pencil, one initialed
    Untitled, from A Portfolio of Thirteen Prints, 1982
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 10/75
    each image 9 3/8 x 6 1/8in (23.8 x 15.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 211
    $896≈ £662≈ €765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Joseph Beuys, Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992
    Screenprint
    11¾ h x 8¼ w in (30 x 21 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 226
    $826≈ £620≈ €712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  6. Joseph Beuys, Erdtelephon (Earth Telephone) (S. 79), 1973-77, Unique screenprint in colours, on felt board, with the accompanying metal clamp added in 1977
    Erdtelephon (Earth Telephone) (S. 79), 1973-77
    Screenprint · Board · ed. TP
    106.5 x 63.5 x 4 cm (41 7/8 x 25 x 1 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 237
    £2,540≈ $3,446≈ €3,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Joseph Beuys, Schiefertafel, 1972, Farbserigrafie, beidseitig auf Schiefertafel
    Schiefertafel, 1972
    Screenprint
    17 x 25 x 0,3cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 128
    €1,716≈ $1,952≈ £1,462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Joseph Beuys, Elch in der Strömung, 1985, Farbserigrafie auf Karton
    Elch in der Strömung, 1985
    Screenprint · Board
    84 x 54,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 46
    €792≈ $821≈ £660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Joseph Beuys, Iphigenie, 1973, Silkscreen on gold PVC sheets
    Iphigenie, 1973
    Screenprint · ed. AP
    41.5 x 55.2 cm (80.5 x 62.7 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 684
    €2,016≈ $2,129≈ £1,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Joseph Beuys, Zeichen aus dem Braunraum, 1984, Jeweils: Farbserigrafie auf dünnem Velin
    Zeichen aus dem Braunraum, 1984
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 11/150
    21 x 29,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 108
    €3,564≈ $3,837≈ £2,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,700–View at Van Ham ↗
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