Aquatec on canvas. Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed “Aquatec” on the reverse of the canvas. 120 x 100 cm. . [AW].

• A captivating monochrome “Head” of compelling monumentality and dynamic presence.
• Horst Ante’s Heads and Cephalopods are considered his most sought-after motifs and have been the central theme of his work since the 1960s.
• Works by this pioneer of new figurative painting are in many international museums, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, the Kunstmuseum Basel, and the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
LITERATURE: Arthur Mehlstäubler, Horst Antes. Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, vol. 4 (1972-1975), Künzelsau 2013, CR no. 1973-2 (illustrated in color on p. 67).

Antes, Lefebre Gallery, New York, March 12-April 6, 1974 (illustrated) Hommage à la phantasie, Jasa Fine Art, Munich, July 3-31, 1974

Lefebre Gallery, New York. Jasa Fine Art, Munich. Private collection, Munich. Private collection, Rhineland (acquired from the above)

In good condition, with fine colors. The upper right corner of the image has a very small tear. Very few tiny shrinkage cracks. The edges are bordered all around with a paper mounting strip. The condition report was compiled in daylight with the aid of a UV light source, and to the best of my knowledge and belief.