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Otto Greis (Frankfurt 1913 - Ockenheim 2001)


Composition

Lot-No. 657

Proceeds : 1.600 €


Acrylic/masonite, 100,5 x 80 cm, lo. ri. sign. a. dat. Greis 72. - Important German informel painter. G. was taught by J. H. Höhl in Frankfurt 1934-38; most important for the development of his art was his encounter with E. W. Nay immediately after WW II. Together with K. O. Götz a. others he was co-founder of the artist's group 'Quadriga'. His works were on display at the Documenta as well as in other important exhibitions. - Mus.: Frankfurt (Städel, Mus. für Modoerne Kunst), Vienna (Albertina), Bremen, Cambridge/Mass. a. others. - Lit.: Vollmer.

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Otto Greis: Composition


Otto Greis (Frankfurt 1913 - Ockenheim 2001)

Composition

Lot-No. 657

Proceeds : 1.600 €

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Acrylic/masonite, 100,5 x 80 cm, lo. ri. sign. a. dat. Greis 72. - Important German informel painter. G. was taught by J. H. Höhl in Frankfurt 1934-38; most important for the development of his art was his encounter with E. W. Nay immediately after WW II. Together with K. O. Götz a. others he was co-founder of the artist's group 'Quadriga'. His works were on display at the Documenta as well as in other important exhibitions. - Mus.: Frankfurt (Städel, Mus. für Modoerne Kunst), Vienna (Albertina), Bremen, Cambridge/Mass. a. others. - Lit.: Vollmer.

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