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283 - Classical Modernism New Objectivity Arnold, Christian The He…
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Estimate €1,200 - €1,500
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Classical Modernism New Objectivity Arnold, Christian The Hermit. 1920s. Watercolour on vellum. 40 x 54.5 cm. Monogrammed. Mounted on a passe-partout and framed behind glass. - Reverse slightly browned and with brown spots. Overall in very good condition; the colours are vibrant. WVZ 3196. - From the estate of a member of the community of heirs of Christian Arnold. - We would like to thank Mr Arnold-Hoffmann for his helpful information and confirmation of the work’s authenticity. - An atmospheric composition in vibrant complementary contrasts of yellow and blue tones, depicting a reclining male figure against a mountain range. Here, Christian Arnold combines two of his favourite motifs – landscape and portraiture – which he renders in rounded forms with curved contour lines. The German artist worked as a technical draughtsman until 1924 and was active as a freelance artist from the mid-1920s onwards. As a member of the Künstlerbund and the Association for Young Art in Bremen, Arnold is regarded as one of the most important representatives of New Objectivity. New Objectivity. – Watercolour on laid paper. Monogrammed. Mounted on a mat and framed under glass. – Slightly browned and with brown spots on the reverse. Overall in very good condition, with vibrant colours. - From the estate of a member of the community of heirs of Christian Arnold. - We would like to thank Mr Arnold-Hoffmann for his helpful information and for confirming the authenticity of the work. - An atmospheric composition featuring vibrant complementary contrasts of yellow and blue tones, depicting a reclining male figure against a mountain range. Here, Christian Arnold combines two of his favourite motifs, landscape and portraiture, which he renders in rounded forms with curved contour lines. The German artist worked as a technical draughtsman until 1924 and was active as a freelance artist from the mid-1920s onwards. As a member of the Artists’ Association and the Association for Young Art in Bremen, Arnold is regarded as one of the most important representatives of New Objectivity. *This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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Auction time 07/11/2026 at 11:00 AM
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