Theo van Doesburg
Contra-Composition Vii
Found at
Sothebys,
New York
Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale, Lot 43
8. May - 8. May 2007
Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale, Lot 43
8. May - 8. May 2007
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
Theo van Doesburg
1883 - 1931
CONTRA-COMPOSITION VII
Signed and dated Theo v. Doesburg 1924 Paris on the stretcher
Oil on canvas in the artist's frame
Canvas: 17 7/8 by 17 7/8 in.
45.5 by 45.5 cm
Painted on July 24, 1924.
Nelly van Doesburg | Harry Lackritz, Chicago (probably acquired from the above in 1947-48) | Sidney Janis Gallery, New York | Acquired from the above and thence by descent
1883 - 1931
CONTRA-COMPOSITION VII
Signed and dated Theo v. Doesburg 1924 Paris on the stretcher
Oil on canvas in the artist's frame
Canvas: 17 7/8 by 17 7/8 in.
45.5 by 45.5 cm
Painted on July 24, 1924.
Nelly van Doesburg | Harry Lackritz, Chicago (probably acquired from the above in 1947-48) | Sidney Janis Gallery, New York | Acquired from the above and thence by descent
A top price for Theo van Doesburg
The work Contra-Composition Vii by Theo van Doesburg was auctioned at Sothebys in New York in May 2007. It achieved a price of USD 4,184,000.00 (€ 3,110,086.97), exceeding the upper end of the estimate range by 67%. This high result makes Contra-Composition Vii the most expensive artwork by Theo van Doesburg that we have observed at auctions so far.
Ein Spitzenpreis für Theo van Doesburg
Die Arbeit Contra-Composition Vii von Theo van Doesburg kam im Mai 2007 bei Sothebys in New York zur Auktion. Sie erzielte dabei einen Preis von USD 4.184.000,00 (€ 3.110.086,97) und übertraf damit das obere Ende der Schätzpreisspanne um 67%. Dieses hohe Ergebnis macht Contra-Composition Vii zu dem teuersten Kunstwerk von Theo van Doesburg, das wir bisher bei Auktionen beobachtet haben.
Theo van Doesburg - Auction history
