A painting with nothing on it is being auctioned for €1.5 million
A painting by Robert Ryman is up for auction at Ketterer in Germany, estimated at €1–1.5 million. The 1970 work is done in a minimalist style.
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At Ketterer Auction House in Germany, a unique piece of art will go on sale on December 6 and 7, 2024. The painting “General 52x52” by American artist Robert Ryman is featured on the website of Ketterer Kunst.
The 1970 work is part of the "General" series, several pieces of which are housed in museums in the U.S. and Paris. Experts estimate the lot's value between €1 million and €1.5 million.
The square canvas is executed in the minimalist style characteristic of Ryman. The artist used enamel applied to stretched cotton fabric.
Before the auction, the painting was not displayed at pre-sale exhibitions to prevent potential damage and preserve its pristine condition.
According to experts, the work still appears flawless 50 years later.
Robert Ryman, who began his career as a jazz musician, later became a renowned artist inspired by minimalist ideas.
His works, devoid of narrative, offer viewers a pathway to profound personal experiences of art.
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