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Oorlog by Kurt Schwitters, 1930, paper collage on paper, laid on artist's mount, laid on board, offered Jun 2021© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Oorlog

Kurt Schwitters (German, 1887–1948) · 1930

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £71,953 – £107,929) (≈ €83,780 – €125,670)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Mixed media · Works on paper all mixed media results →
As published: “paper collage on paper, laid on artist's mount, laid on board”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated "Kurt Schwitters: 1930" lower left and titled "Oorlog" lower right of the artist's paper mount
Category
Mixed media
Dimensions
collage 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm) artist's mount 13 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (34.9 x 25.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010421)
Date
June 24, 2021
Location
New York, United States
Lot
125
Estimate
$100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £71,953 – £107,929) (≈ €83,780 – €125,670)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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