Art auction in Cologne: Inheritance by Kasper König achieved 6 million euros!

Art auction in Cologne: Inheritance by Kasper König achieved 6 million euros!

In Cologne, a remarkable auction of the private art collection of the late exhibition maker Kasper König took place recently. The event attracted great attention when a total of 250 works were auctioned for remarkable six million euros. The auction was organized by the renowned auction house Van Ham, which posted sales as a great success.

The most fascinating piece that achieved the highest price was the painting "May 7, 1967" by the Japanese concept artist on Kawara, which changed hands for over a million euros. Kawara is known for his conceptual work, which often play with topics of time and existence. Another remarkable work was a pencil drawing by Caspar David Friedrich, which served as a forest study and was sold for 66,000 euros. This drawing is particularly important because of the numbers noted on it that Friedrich used for the later color implementation of his light.

artistic treasures and personal connections

The auction also included unusual objects, such as the clothes rack "Ghost Wardrobe for M.M." the pop art artist Claes Oldenburg. The clothing rack addresses contemporary topics and shows Oldenburg's innovative approaches in art. Interestingly, Kasper König had curated an exhibition with works by Oldenburg in Stockholm at a young age, which occupies its deep influence and early connections to the art scene.

Kasper König was director of the Ludwig Museum in Cologne from 2000 to 2012 and was estimated as one of the most capable art experts in Germany. Many remember his vision and commitment to the art community. Unfortunately, he died in Berlin on August 9 at the age of 80. He had organized the sale of his collection in advance, in the awareness of his approaching end, which also reinforced its meaning and emotional response.

The auction was not only a commercial, but also a cultural event that made the dedication and heritage of King understandable within the art world. People from the art and gathering group followed the event with interest and were enthusiastic about the wide range of works that were offered. This auction once again illustrates how art collections are not only regarded as material goods, but also carry emotional and historical values.

In the run -up to the auction, the auction house van Ham showed that there was a high level of interest from different corners of the art scene. The insights into the life story of King and his collection philosophy captivated both the media and the public. Such events not only promote the art market, but also help to keep the stories behind the works alive.

For more information about the details of the auction and the exhibits that have been auctioned, we refer to the detailed report on www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de .