Under the direction of Barbara Guarnieri, the Contemporary Art department at Koller has established itself on the Swiss and international auction markets. Switzerland has long boasted an exceptional number of collectors of modern and contemporary art, and many of its galleries and museums are on the cutting edge of contemporary production.Koller's contemporary art auctions reflect this openness and innovation, presenting works by internationally established artists. Next Auction: 22 June 2013
Consigment deadline: 12 April 2013

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Contemporary Art and PostWar - 21 June 2013 / Highlights   
  • 2078
  • Z34 / 3496
    NEO RAUCH
    (born in Leipzig 1960)
    Zwei Klassen. 1995.
    Oil on paper on canvas.
    Signed and dated: Rauch 95.
    145x208 cm.

    CHF 240 000 / 280 000
  • 2078
  • Z34 / 3483
    JOHN CHAMBERLAIN
    (Rochester 1927-2011 New York)
    Whimblown. 2006.
    Painted chrome steel.
    23.5x40.6x33 cm.

    CHF 220 000 / 260 000
  • 2078
  • Z34 / 3459
    PIERRE SOULAGES
    (born in Rodez 1919)
    Untitled. 1973.
    Gouache on paper on canvas.
    Signed: soulages.
    75x54.5 cm.

    CHF 200 000 / 300 000
  • 2078
  • Z34 / 3470
    MANOLO VALDES
    (born in Valencia 1942)
    Cardinal. 1986.
    Oil on canvas.
    Signed and dated: M. Valdés 86.
    120x75 cm.

    CHF 150 000 / 220 000
  • 2078
  • Z34 / 3428
    JOSEF ALBERS
    (Bottrop 1888-1976 New Haven)
    Hommage to the square: Inquiry.
    Oil on masonite.
    Monogrammed and dated: A60-62.
    Entitled, enscribed, signed and dated on the back.
    60.5x60.5 cm.

    CHF 120 000 / 180 000
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  • Z34 / 3434
    BURHAN DOGANÇAY
    (1929 Istanbul 2013)
    Detour. 1966.
    Oil, mixed technique and collage on canvas.
    Signed and dated: B. Dogançay 1966.
    121.9x121.9 cm.

    CHF 90 000 / 120 000