Sale 5225
London, South Kensington
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5 April 2007
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
Price realised
GBP 36,000
Estimate
Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997) Der griechische Pickelausdrücker oil on canvas 19 5/8 x 23 5/8in. (50 x 60cm.) Painted circa 1981
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the present owner.
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The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Gisela Capitain of the Estate of Martin Kippenberger, Cologne.
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