Horst Janssen (1929-1995), Drawing, Konzert der Affen, 1970Felt tip pen on viscoseGermany, 1970Horst

Horst Janssen (1929-1995), Drawing, Konzert der Affen, 1970
Felt tip pen on viscose
Germany, 1970
Horst Janssen (1929-1995) – German graphic artist and illustrator
Signed ‘Janssen’, dated ‘9 9 70’ and with dedication ‘Mit Liebesflecken für Anneliese’
Dimensions: 86.5 x 81.5 cm
Good condition
Horst Janssen is one of the most important German illustrators of the 20th century; the auction record for a drawing by Janssen is currently set at around €69,000
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 5,000 Euro

This work by Horst Janssen from 1970 is a dynamic drawing of an orchestra with horns and strings. However, the musicians are not human beings but monkeys – a recurring theme in the artist's oeuvre. Janssen rendered the monkey musicians in a stylized manner with a few well-placed strokes. A humorous and typically original composition!



The drawing is signed ‘Janssen’, dated ‘9 9 70’ and bears the dedication ‘Mit Liebesflecken für AnneLiese’ on the lower margin. It is in good condition. The fabric is mounted under a mat with adhesive tape. In places, the fabric is minimally thinned; above the lower edge with two small holes (backed).The frame shows light wear. The framed work measures 103 x 103 cm, the dimensions of the drawing are 86.5 x 81.5 cm.



Horst Janssen (1929-1995)

The German artist Horst Janssen completed his education from 1946 to 1952 at the National Art School in Hamburg under Alfred Mahlau. Then Janssen worked until 1956 for the colored paper factory owner Dessauer, in whose workshop he learned the technique of lithography. In 1957 he also learned etching under Paul Wunderlich. In the course of his very fertile creative period he received many awards and is considered one of the most important graphic designer and artist of the postwar period. (tfa)

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Horst Janssen (1929-1995), Zeichnung, Konzert der Affen, 1970
Filzstift auf Viskose
Deutschland, 1970
Horst Janssen (1929-1995) – Deutscher Grafiker und Zeichner
Signiert „Janssen“, datiert „9 9 70“ und gewidmet „Mit Liebesflecken für Anneliese“
Maße: 86,5 x 81,5 cm
Guter Zustand
Horst Janssen zählt zu den bedeutendsten deutschen Zeichnern des 20. Jahrhunderts; der Auktionsrekord für eine Zeichnung Janssens liegt derzeit bei rund 69.000 Euro
Objekt unterliegt der Regelbesteuerung. Bei Lieferung innerhalb der EU fallen auf den Kaufpreis 19% Umsatzsteuer an.
Schätzpreis des Auctionata Experten: 5.000 Euro

Bei dieser Arbeit von Horst Janssen aus dem Jahr 1970 handelt es sich um eine dynamische Zeichnung eines Orchesters mit Bläsern und Streichern. Die Musikanten sind jedoch keine Menschen sondern Affen – ein wiederkehrendes Motiv im Oeuvre des Künstlers. Die musizierende Affenbande hat Janssen stilisiert mit ein paar wenigen Strichen dargestellt. Eine humorvolle und für den Künstler typisch originelle Komposition!



Die Zeichnung ist am unteren Rand signiert „Janssen“, datiert „9 9 70“ und mit der Widmung „Mit