Mixed media on canvas. Signed and dated in the lower right. 332 x 165 cm.
In the artist's original frame. [AW].

• A monumental work from the heyday of Art Informel.
• An abstract explosion of color in Thieler’s signature hues of black and blue.
• Striking a fascinating dynamic balance between calculation and chance.
• Participated in documenta II (1959) and documenta III (1964) in Kassel.
LITERATURE: Andrea Firmenich, Jörn Merkert, Sigrid Melchior, Fred Thieler. Monograph and Catalogue Raisonné. Works from 1942-1993, Cologne 1995, CR no. 6/126. - - Foundation of the German Society for Health and Recreation Homes for Trade and Industry (ed.), Inauguration Ceremony “Kurhaus Wannsee” Berlin, Wiesbaden 1962, p. 25 (illustrated).

Fred Thieler. Arbeiten aus den letzten fünf Jahren, Haus am Waldsee, Berlin; Städtisches Museum, Wiesbaden, Dec. 14, 1962-Feb. 15, 1963, cat. no. 1 (illustrated)

From the collection of the European Society for Health and Recreation as a commissioned work for the Kurhaus Wannsee (purchased directly from the artist). Ketterer Kunst, Munich (Auction 495 / Post-War / Contemporary Art, Dec. 7, 2019, Lot 228). Olbricht Collection, Essen/Berlin (acquired from the aforementioned)

In good condition, with vibrant colors. Slight craquelure in some areas where the paint is thickly applied. The stretcher shows slight indentations in places. Minimal scuffing in isolated areas. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the aid of a UV light source, and to the best of our knowledge and belief.