Lot 114 
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114
Paul Thek
Untitled (Blue Seascape), 1970.
Gouache on newsprint, New York Times of May 29,...
Estimate:
€ 30,000 / $ 35,400 Sold:
€ 34,290 / $ 40,462 (incl. surcharge)
Untitled (Blue Seascape). 1970.
Gouache on newsprint, New York Times of May 29, 1970.
37 x 57 cm (14.5 x 22.4 in).
[AR].
• “Newspaper Painting” by the legendary Artist's Artist Paul Thek.
• He began painting on newsprint in 1969 and continued until the 1980s.
• Most of these works were created in series or were part of larger installations.
• A light blue sky over a dark blue sea, often with swimmers or islands, is a typically idyllic motif from this group.
• The American artist's work was met with great acclaim, particularly in Europe, even at the time of its creation: he took part in the 4th documenta in 1968, in documenta 5 in 1972 and in the Biennale di Venezia in 1976.
• His works on newsprint are among the artist's most sought-after works on paper on the international art market (source: artprice.com).
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
Collection Switzerland.
Gouache on newsprint, New York Times of May 29, 1970.
37 x 57 cm (14.5 x 22.4 in).
[AR].
• “Newspaper Painting” by the legendary Artist's Artist Paul Thek.
• He began painting on newsprint in 1969 and continued until the 1980s.
• Most of these works were created in series or were part of larger installations.
• A light blue sky over a dark blue sea, often with swimmers or islands, is a typically idyllic motif from this group.
• The American artist's work was met with great acclaim, particularly in Europe, even at the time of its creation: he took part in the 4th documenta in 1968, in documenta 5 in 1972 and in the Biennale di Venezia in 1976.
• His works on newsprint are among the artist's most sought-after works on paper on the international art market (source: artprice.com).
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
Collection Switzerland.
114
Paul Thek
Untitled (Blue Seascape), 1970.
Gouache on newsprint, New York Times of May 29,...
Estimate:
€ 30,000 / $ 35,400 Sold:
€ 34,290 / $ 40,462 (incl. surcharge)
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