Gerhard Altenbourg

Gerhard Altenbourg 1926 - 1989 Das mit den Matten. 1955. Watercolor, Chinese ink and Stabilo on paper. Monogrammed and dated “GSt 50/55 Okt.” in bottom center, as well as titled in the lower right corner. Once more monogrammed and labeled “50 GSt” in very small letters on the right side. Ca. 43.3 x 45.5 cm (17 x 17.9 in). [AR] More works from the Kropatscheck Collection are offered in our Evening Sale on Friday, December 4, 2026; our “Valuable Books” auction on Monday, November 23, 2026; and in our Online Sale from January 15 through February 15, 2027]. • A colorful and detailed paper work featuring otherworldly creatures and imaginary landscape elements. • Self-discovery: In the mid-1950s, Gerhard Ströch adopted the artist name Altenbourg. • Despite the debates on formalism and the cultural-political guidelines of the GDR, he developed his style during this period. • In West Germany, he was represented at documenta II in Kassel in 1959. • Works from the 1950s are among the artist’s most sought-after pieces on the international auction market (Source: artprice.com). PROVENANCE: Galerie Springer, Berlin. Private collection, Cleveland (Ohio). Collection of Fritz Eugen and Hannemarie Kropatscheck, Hamburg. LITERATURE: Annegret Janda, Gerhard Altenbourg. Monograph and Catalogue Raisonné, vol. I: 1937–1958, Cologne 2004, CR no. 55/71, p. 291. Annegret Janda (ed.), Dieter Brusberg (publ.), Gerhard Altenbourg. Catalogue Raisonné 1947–1969, Hanover 1969, p. 152. Called up: December 5, 2026 - ca. 18.10 h +/- 20 min.

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