Max Beckmann’s 1943 Selbstbildnis gelb-rosa achieved a record price at today’s evening sale at Grisebach. A buyer from Switzerland prevailed against bids from five countries. This is the highest amount ever paid for a work of art sold at auction in Germany, and the second-highest obtained world-wide for a self-portrait by the artist.
Bernd Schultz: “It is entirely appropriate for this masterpiece of the 20th century to command an exceptional price! With this success, Grisebach has set a mark where the German art market is concerned and has put Berlin back on the map as the arena for world-class auction results. This consignment and its excellent outcome bear witness to the trust and confidence placed in our firm for its expertise and international profile.”
