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Reinhold Begas

German · 1831–1911 · Painter, Sculptor

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7auction results2011–2018years recorded100%sold (7)$35kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Reinhold Begas, Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels, 1858, Carrara-MarmorPan als Lehrer des FlötenspielsGrisebach · €140,300≈ $187,820≈ £120,699Sign up to see
  2. Reinhold Begas, A Carrara marble figure of Phryne, Carved in the round and partially freestanding. Signed "Reinhold Begas" to the back of the plinth. Following his apprenticeship under Ludwig Wilhelm Wichmann, he became an employee and pupil of Christian Daniel Rauch at the Berlin Academy from 1846-1851. After achieving his first success in Berlin, he then travelled to Rome and remained there from 1856-1858. Apart from a few periods in Weimar, Rome, and Paris, Begas was mainly active in Berlin from 1870 until his death in 1911. The present large and finely carved marble sculpture is traditionally thought to be a depiction of the Greek Hetaira Phryne, who was known for outstanding beauty. The catalogue of Begas' estate sale from 1912 (op. cit.) describes this piece as a late work. It appears to have remained in the artist's possession since it was made. The work was apparently based on a small plaster statuette made by the artist in 1864 that was reproduced as a small bronze cast in around 1885. Two very minimal dents to the plinth, otherwise in pristine condition. HA Carrara marble figure of PhryneLempertz · €68,200≈ $83,947≈ £59,749Sign up to see
  3. Reinhold Begas, Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels (Bozzetto)“. 1857 (?), Ton, ungebranntPan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels (Bozzetto)“. 1857 (?)Grisebach · €36,600≈ $45,523≈ £29,198Sign up to see

Reinhold Begas’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Reinhold Begas between 2011 and 2018, of which 7 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.1kSign up free to see to $188kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $188kSign up free to see for Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels at Grisebach in November 2011. The most common medium is sculpture (5 lots). Most results come from Grisebach (4), Lempertz (2) and Van Ham (1).

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  1. Reinhold Begas, A Carrara marble figure of Phryne, Carved in the round and partially freestanding. Signed "Reinhold Begas" to the back of the plinth. Following his apprenticeship under Ludwig Wilhelm Wichmann, he became an employee and pupil of Christian Daniel Rauch at the Berlin Academy from 1846-1851. After achieving his first success in Berlin, he then travelled to Rome and remained there from 1856-1858. Apart from a few periods in Weimar, Rome, and Paris, Begas was mainly active in Berlin from 1870 until his death in 1911. The present large and finely carved marble sculpture is traditionally thought to be a depiction of the Greek Hetaira Phryne, who was known for outstanding beauty. The catalogue of Begas' estate sale from 1912 (op. cit.) describes this piece as a late work. It appears to have remained in the artist's possession since it was made. The work was apparently based on a small plaster statuette made by the artist in 1864 that was reproduced as a small bronze cast in around 1885. Two very minimal dents to the plinth, otherwise in pristine condition. H
    A Carrara marble figure of Phryne
    Sculpture
    88 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 290
    €68,200≈ $83,947≈ £59,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Reinhold Begas, Badende – „Nach dem Bade“. 1864 / um 1900, Marmor. 45 cm (ohne Sockel) (17 ¾ in. (ohne Sockel))
    Badende – „Nach dem Bade“. 1864 / um 1900
    Sculpture
    Grisebach · · Lot 201
    €27,500≈ $30,852≈ £23,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Reinhold Begas, Auktion 386, Los 305, Gipsguss. Maße: 43cm
    Auktion 386, Los 305
    Gipsguss. Maße: 43cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 305
    €1,032≈ $1,109≈ £891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Reinhold Begas, Die Ringer – Ringkampf, Um 1900, Pentelischer Marmor
    Die Ringer – Ringkampf, Um 1900
    Sculpture
    47 × 28 × 22 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 326
    €31,250≈ $34,963≈ £24,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  5. Reinhold Begas, PHRYNE, Bronze, Reinhold Begas c. 1865 (GR 2.100) Minor rubbing
    PHRYNE
    Sculpture
    Height 22 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1558
    €1,647≈ $2,217≈ £1,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,500View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Reinhold Begas, Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels (Bozzetto)“. 1857 (?), Ton, ungebrannt
    Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels (Bozzetto)“. 1857 (?)
    Ton, ungebrannt
    33,5 × 28 × 18 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 123
    €36,600≈ $45,523≈ £29,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Reinhold Begas, Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels, 1858, Carrara-Marmor
    Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels, 1858
    Sculpture
    70 × 67 × 40 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 170
    €140,300≈ $187,820≈ £120,699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗

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Reinhold Begas: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Reinhold Begas at auction?

$187,820Sign up free to see, for Pan als Lehrer des Flötenspiels at Grisebach (November 2011) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Reinhold Begas?

The median sale price is $35kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Reinhold Begas have sold at auction?

7 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2018.

Which auction houses sell Reinhold Begas?

Grisebach, Lempertz and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Grisebach · Lempertz · Van Ham

About Reinhold Begas

In museum collections

  • Reinhold Begas, Mercury and PsycheMercury and Psyche
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Reinhold Begas, Bust of Adolph von Menzel|Bust of Adolph von Menzel|, 1876
    Alte Nationalgalerie · Public domain
  • Reinhold Begas, Centaur and NymphCentaur and Nymph, 1901
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Reinhold Begas, UntitledUntitled, 1850
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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