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Thomas Erma

The documented works of Thomas Erma represent several techniques: gouache, paper collage and mixed media. The gouache Ligues de forces dans l’espace, dated 1959, bears the signature “Erma, 59” and measures 280 × 430 mm; its published provenance mentions Galerie “93” in Paris, followed by a Swiss private collection.

A 1961 paper collage, mounted on canvas and large-format (195 × 97 cm), is signed and dated “Erma 61” on the recto; on the reverse are another signature and the inscription “Paris 1961”. An untitled work from 1962, in mixed media on paper mounted on canvas, bears the signature “Erma” at the lower right; on the reverse, it is signed “Thomas ERMA”, with the inscription “Paris” and the date “1962”.

This profile brings together identity references for Thomas Erma and paintings, drawings and works on paper documented in auction catalogues.

2 references are documented at Germann, Piguet. Each record links to its source; the amounts are not a general valuation of the artist’s work.

Works recorded at auction

Germann

Ligues de forces dans l'espace, 1959

Gouache.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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Piguet

Thomas Erma (1939-1969), \Composition\, acrylique

Acrylic

Original catalogue wording

Thomas Erma (1939-1969), \Composition\, acrylique
acrylique

Catalogue period : 2011-12-14

Published result : 1700 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 300–500

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Sources and references

• Reference record
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SwissArtGallery documentary note based on the cited sources. Titles, media and qualifications are provided in the profile language; the original catalogue wording remains available in each record.
Documentation updated : 2026-10-19