Raumbeispiel
288
Kurt Schwitters
Mzz 61/Ohne Titel (Zeichnung W). (Merzzeichnung), 1920.
Collage, paper on paper
Estimate:
€ 30,000 - 40,000
$ 35,100 - 46,800
288
Kurt Schwitters
Mzz 61/Ohne Titel (Zeichnung W). (Merzzeichnung), 1920.
Collage, paper on paper
Estimate:
€ 30,000 - 40,000
$ 35,100 - 46,800
Kurt Schwitters
1887 - 1948
Mzz 61/Ohne Titel (Zeichnung W). (Merzzeichnung). 1920.
Collage, paper on paper.
Monogrammed, dated, and titled in the lower left of the original mount. Once more titled inscribed “für Fräulein Elisabeth Köster in Barmen von Kurt Schwitters” on the reverse. 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4.2 x 3.2 in). Collage in mount section. Original mount: 20,8 x 15,68,1 x 6,1
[AW].
• Early “Merz drawing” – from a period when the prominent Dadaist found his own innovative visual language.
• Kurt Schwitters radicalized abstract painting by eliminating all traces of personal style from his collages.
• From the collection of the Expressionist glass painter Elisabeth Coester (1900–1941) and in her family’s possession for over 80 years.
• Other famous “Merz drawings” are at, among others, the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Elisabeth Coester, Barmen (1920–1941; in an exchange).
Otto Coester Collection, Düsseldorf and Wilhelmsdorf (1941–1990, inherited from the above)
Christine Fausel Collection (since 1991, inherited from the above)
Private collection, Southern Germany (gifted by the above in 2013).
LITERATURE: Karin Orchard, Isabel Schulz, Kurt Schwitters. Catalogue raisonné, ed. by the Sprengel Museum Hannover, Vol. 1: 1905–1922, Ostfildern 2000, CR no. 640 (illustrated in black and white).
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 17.10 h +/- 20 min.
1887 - 1948
Mzz 61/Ohne Titel (Zeichnung W). (Merzzeichnung). 1920.
Collage, paper on paper.
Monogrammed, dated, and titled in the lower left of the original mount. Once more titled inscribed “für Fräulein Elisabeth Köster in Barmen von Kurt Schwitters” on the reverse. 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4.2 x 3.2 in). Collage in mount section. Original mount: 20,8 x 15,68,1 x 6,1
[AW].
• Early “Merz drawing” – from a period when the prominent Dadaist found his own innovative visual language.
• Kurt Schwitters radicalized abstract painting by eliminating all traces of personal style from his collages.
• From the collection of the Expressionist glass painter Elisabeth Coester (1900–1941) and in her family’s possession for over 80 years.
• Other famous “Merz drawings” are at, among others, the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Elisabeth Coester, Barmen (1920–1941; in an exchange).
Otto Coester Collection, Düsseldorf and Wilhelmsdorf (1941–1990, inherited from the above)
Christine Fausel Collection (since 1991, inherited from the above)
Private collection, Southern Germany (gifted by the above in 2013).
LITERATURE: Karin Orchard, Isabel Schulz, Kurt Schwitters. Catalogue raisonné, ed. by the Sprengel Museum Hannover, Vol. 1: 1905–1922, Ostfildern 2000, CR no. 640 (illustrated in black and white).
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 17.10 h +/- 20 min.
Buyer's premium and taxation for Kurt Schwitters "Mzz 61/Ohne Titel (Zeichnung W). (Merzzeichnung)"
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Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 1,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
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 1,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
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.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 1,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
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 1,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 1,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 1,000,000 €.
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.
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