Bronze , painted. Monogrammed on the side below the left shoulder, numbered and inscribed “GMW” on the back right of the plinth. One of 6 copies. Height: 60 cm.
[KA].

• The paintwork applied by the artist's hand makes each work a unique piece.
• Markus Lüpertz is a master of fragmentation and the use of primeval material, thus evoking emotions beyond the narrative.
• This work depicts the Greek hero Ganymede, the “most beautiful of all mortals” (Homer).
• Offered for the first time on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).
The authenticity of the present work has been confirmed by Prof. Markus Lüpertz, to whom we are grateful for his kind support in cataloging this lot.

Galerie Michael Werner, Berlin. Acquired by the current owner from the above

In very good condition.