165
Günther Uecker
Geheimnisskulptur II, 1995.
. Black oil paint on lead, fabric, wood, nails,...
Estimate:
€ 20,000 - 30,000
$ 23,400 - 35,100
165
Günther Uecker
Geheimnisskulptur II, 1995.
. Black oil paint on lead, fabric, wood, nails,...
Estimate:
€ 20,000 - 30,000
$ 23,400 - 35,100
Günther Uecker
1930 - 2025
Geheimnisskulptur II. 1995.
Black oil paint on lead, fabric, wood, nails, contents.
Signed, dated, and titled on a Polaroid photo. Signed, dated, and titled on a sheet of paper, as well as with a drawing and the dimensions. 42 x 42 x 42 cm (16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 in). [AW].
• An impressive and enigmatic work in the true style of the ZERO artist.
• Created for the project “Das Heilige” (The Sacred), which connects religious congregations in Recklinghausen and Marl with Günther Uecker’s art class at the Düsseldorf Art Academy.
• Uecker designed this sculpture specifically for the entrance area of the synagogue in Recklinghausen.
• Another work from this series, “Geheimnisskulptur,” is on display at the Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck in Remagen from February through June 2026.
• This unique piece is offered on the international auction market for the first time.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (gifted from the artist in 1995).
EXHIBITION: Das Heilige, Recklinghausen and Marl, June 4-July 2, 1995, cat. p. 54 (illustrated in b/w on p. 55).
“Mystery Sculpture,
enclosed, inward,
connected, silent,
evoking ideas.
The silent familiarity
in memory
experienced as a mystery
of memories of origin,
connecting us,
in harmony
with those who
preserve what lies within.”)
Günther Uecker, accompanying poem to the work “Geheimnisskulptur” (transl.), 1995, quoted from: Philipp-Nicolai Gemeinde Recklinghausen et al. (eds.), *Das Heilige*, Düsseldorf 1995, p. 54
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 14.26 h +/- 20 min.
1930 - 2025
Geheimnisskulptur II. 1995.
Black oil paint on lead, fabric, wood, nails, contents.
Signed, dated, and titled on a Polaroid photo. Signed, dated, and titled on a sheet of paper, as well as with a drawing and the dimensions. 42 x 42 x 42 cm (16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 in). [AW].
• An impressive and enigmatic work in the true style of the ZERO artist.
• Created for the project “Das Heilige” (The Sacred), which connects religious congregations in Recklinghausen and Marl with Günther Uecker’s art class at the Düsseldorf Art Academy.
• Uecker designed this sculpture specifically for the entrance area of the synagogue in Recklinghausen.
• Another work from this series, “Geheimnisskulptur,” is on display at the Arp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck in Remagen from February through June 2026.
• This unique piece is offered on the international auction market for the first time.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (gifted from the artist in 1995).
EXHIBITION: Das Heilige, Recklinghausen and Marl, June 4-July 2, 1995, cat. p. 54 (illustrated in b/w on p. 55).
“Mystery Sculpture,
enclosed, inward,
connected, silent,
evoking ideas.
The silent familiarity
in memory
experienced as a mystery
of memories of origin,
connecting us,
in harmony
with those who
preserve what lies within.”)
Günther Uecker, accompanying poem to the work “Geheimnisskulptur” (transl.), 1995, quoted from: Philipp-Nicolai Gemeinde Recklinghausen et al. (eds.), *Das Heilige*, Düsseldorf 1995, p. 54
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 14.26 h +/- 20 min.
Buyer's premium, taxation and resale right compensation for Günther Uecker "Geheimnisskulptur II"
This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation, artist‘s resale right compensation is due.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
Calculation of artist‘s resale right compensation:
For works by living artists, or by artists who died less than 70 years ago, a artist‘s resale right compensation is levied in accordance with Section 26 UrhG:
4 % of hammer price from 400.00 euros up to 50,000 euros,
another 3 % of the hammer price from 50,000.01 to 200,000 euros,
another 1 % for the part of the sales proceeds from 200,000.01 to 350,000 euros,
another 0.5 % for the part of the sale proceeds from 350,000.01 to 500,000 euros and
another 0.25 % of the hammer price over 500,000 euros.
The maximum total of the resale right fee is EUR 12,500.
The artist‘s resale right compensation is VAT-exempt.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
Calculation of artist‘s resale right compensation:
For works by living artists, or by artists who died less than 70 years ago, a artist‘s resale right compensation is levied in accordance with Section 26 UrhG:
4 % of hammer price from 400.00 euros up to 50,000 euros,
another 3 % of the hammer price from 50,000.01 to 200,000 euros,
another 1 % for the part of the sales proceeds from 200,000.01 to 350,000 euros,
another 0.5 % for the part of the sale proceeds from 350,000.01 to 500,000 euros and
another 0.25 % of the hammer price over 500,000 euros.
The maximum total of the resale right fee is EUR 12,500.
The artist‘s resale right compensation is VAT-exempt.
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