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Arthur Köpcke (b. Hamburg 1928, d. Brøndbyvester 1977)

Untitled. Unsigned. Mixed media on board with applications. 100×70 cm.

This collage is part of a collection comprising of 13 collages, that will be offered for sale at upcoming auctions.

Köpcke worked with painting, collage, assemblage, modifications and happenings. He wanted to break with the divide between everyday life and art, and therefore often used objects from everyday life in his works, as seen in his collages. In Fluxus art the process itself is just as important as the work itself. In that spirit Köpcke wanted to activate the viewer's participation in the artwork, fx in this collection of collages, all works state "You only contribute when placing the same as the title. Otherwise you are only a spectator, peeper, voyeur”. Everyone, especially other artists such as Per Kirkeby and Stig Brøgger, have therefore taken up the challenge and left their mark and signature on the works in question.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

The paper has turned brown. Discolourations. Tears and minor pinholes, as well as damp discolourations.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Modern art and design, 8 October 2024

Category
Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,000 DKK  

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