Gouache. Signed and dated in the lower right. On paper (page from a book, printed on both sides). 30.9 x 23.9 cm. , the full sheet.
[MH].
- Made during his year at the Villa Massimo in Rome on a scholarship. - In 1963, Horst Antes found his way to structured multi-figure pictures. - He participated in documenta III, 4 and 6 in 1964, 1968 and 1977. - The “Heads” and “Cephalopods” from the 1960s are considered the artist's most sought-after works.
We are grateful to the Atelier Antes for the kind support in cataloging this lot.
LITERATURE: Schuler Auktionen, Zürich, December 3, 1997, lot 1264 (illu.).
