Max Beckmann works from private collections debut at Hauser & Wirth Basel
Hauser & Wirth Basel is hosting an exceptional exhibition showcasing works by Max Beckmann, sourced from private collections in the U.S. and Europe, including pieces belonging to the artist's heirs. This event aligns with Art Basel and features approximately half of the artworks for sale, with prices ranging between €1 million and €4 million, as stated by gallery director Carlo Knöll. The display encompasses mature oil paintings created from the mid-1920s to the late 1940s, alongside an early piece, Large Gray Waves (1905), and a self-portrait from around 1900, portraying a youthful Beckmann as a Goya-like figure. Highlights include Girl with Yellow Cat (on Gray) (1937), Seashore with Balloon (early 1930s), and The Frightened Woman (1947). The exhibition is open until 11 July.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Basel features Max Beckmann works from private collections
- Around half of the works are for sale, priced €1m-€4m
- Includes works from Beckmann's own descendants
- Show includes mature oil paintings from mid-1920s to late 1940s
- Early painting Large Gray Waves (1905) and self-portrait from around 1900 are included
- Seldom seen works: Girl with Yellow Cat (on Gray) (1937), Seashore with Balloon (early 1930s), The Frightened Woman (1947)
- The Frightened Woman highlights Beckmann's rivalry with Picasso
- Exhibition runs until 11 July, coinciding with Art Basel
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- Basel
- Switzerland
- United States
- Europe