Stefan Knapp
Figure
Estimate: 1.000 - 1.500 GBP
Price realised: 2.125 GBP
Price realised: 2.125 GBP
Description
oil on canvas
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Sir Denys Lasdun (1914-2001) was an eminent English architect, celebrated for his commitment to Modernist ideals and his contribution to the British urban landscape. Having started his career at Wells Coates’ practice, he would go on to build 32 Newton Road, a house in Paddington which strictly followed Le Corbusier’s domino principle, and would later become Ronald Searle’s residence. Lasdun’s social commitment was demonstrated in commissions for Hallfield Primary School, cluster blocks
Christie’s are delighted to offer works from Sir Denys and Lady Lasdun’s collection across our Modern British, Russian Art and Prints sales taking place in November. Their expertly curated collection pays tribute to the importance art played in the Lasdun family, with many works acquired directly from the artists whom the couple counted as close friends: Mary Fedden, Prunella Clough, Louis le Brocquy, Leonard Rosoman and Stefan Knapp, amongst others. Other works from the collection of Sir De
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Sir Denys Lasdun (1914-2001) was an eminent English architect, celebrated for his commitment to Modernist ideals and his contribution to the British urban landscape. Having started his career at Wells Coates’ practice, he would go on to build 32 Newton Road, a house in Paddington which strictly followed Le Corbusier’s domino principle, and would later become Ronald Searle’s residence. Lasdun’s social commitment was demonstrated in commissions for Hallfield Primary School, cluster blocks
Christie’s are delighted to offer works from Sir Denys and Lady Lasdun’s collection across our Modern British, Russian Art and Prints sales taking place in November. Their expertly curated collection pays tribute to the importance art played in the Lasdun family, with many works acquired directly from the artists whom the couple counted as close friends: Mary Fedden, Prunella Clough, Louis le Brocquy, Leonard Rosoman and Stefan Knapp, amongst others. Other works from the collection of Sir De
A top price for Stefan Knapp
In November 2017 Christies in London held the auction Modern/British Art Online, which included the work Figure by Stefan Knapp. The »bidding war« ended at GBP 2,125.00 (€ 2,412.19), 42% above the upper estimate. With this result, Figure is even the most expensive work of art by Stefan Knapp that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Stefan Knapp
Im November 2017 führte Christies in London die Auktion Modern/British Art Online durch, in der auch die Arbeit Figure von Stefan Knapp zur Versteigerung kam. Das »Bietergefecht« endete beim Preis von GBP 2.125,00 (€ 2.412,19) und damit 42% über dem oberen Schätzpreis. Mit diesem Ergebnis ist Figure sogar das teuerste Kunstwerk von Stefan Knapp, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Stefan Knapp - Auction history
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