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تومی اونگرر

Born : 1931Died : 2019Documented citizenships : France · Ireland

Tomi Ungerer (1931–2019), born in Strasbourg, was an Alsatian draughtsman, illustrator and author. The annexation of Alsace and the war marked his childhood. Moving to New York in 1956, he developed a career illustrating for the press and advertising while also creating children's books. The Three Robbers and Moon Man are among his best-known titles.

His graphic work ranges from humour to satirical drawing and political posters. He notably challenged racism and the Vietnam War, using economical imagery to strengthen its impact. After a period in Canada, he settled in Ireland. The Hans Christian Andersen Award, received in 1998, recognised his illustration work. The Strasbourg museum bearing his name holds a substantial donation of his drawings and presents the diversity of his practice.

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

Documented auction references

29auction references
4auction houses
15documented results with prices

Dobiaschofsky · Kornfeld · Schuler · Germann

References include catalogue entries and available results; they do not all represent completed sales. Attributed works and special lots are excluded from the priced results.

Works recorded at auction

Kornfeld · Lot 1628

Cowboy mit Braut

Pen and ink drawing on wove paper

Catalogue period : 2024-09-10

Published result : 1700 CHF

Hammer price, excluding fees

Estimate : CHF 500

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تومی اونگرر — Fuchs erfasst Gans
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 6764

Fuchs erfasst Gans

Ink on paper

Original catalogue wording

Fuchs erfasst Gans
Tusche auf Papier

Catalogue period : 2024-03-14

Published result : 320 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 300–500

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تومی اونگرر — Horse and dog
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3351

Horse and dog

Tusche auf Pergaminpapier

Catalogue period : 2021-12-17

Published result : 900 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 600–1000

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تومی اونگرر — Sascha
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3352

Sascha

Ink and watercolour on paper

Original catalogue wording

Sascha
Tusche und Aquarell auf Papier

Catalogue period : 2021-12-17

Published result : 1800 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 600–1000

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تومی اونگرر — Lonely
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3353

Lonely

Mixed media on paper

Original catalogue wording

Lonely
Mischtechnik auf Papier

Catalogue period : 2021-12-17

Published result : 1700 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 600–1000

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تومی اونگرر — The mice’s concert.
Photograph : Dobiaschofsky · Enlarge image ↗
Dobiaschofsky · Lot 1637

The mice’s concert.

Indian ink

Original catalogue wording

Das Mäusekonzert.
Tusche

Catalogue period : 2021-11-04

Published result : 550 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 750

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تومی اونگرر — Liederbuchskizze
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3329

Liederbuchskizze

Pencil

Original catalogue wording

Liederbuchskizze
Bleistift

Catalogue period : 2020-12-11

Published result : 1100 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 800–1400

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تومی اونگرر — Skizze zu Papa Schnapp
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3330

Skizze zu Papa Schnapp

Indian ink on tracing paper

Original catalogue wording

Skizze zu Papa Schnapp
Tusche auf Transparentpapier

Catalogue period : 2020-12-11

Published result : 600 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 600–900

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تومی اونگرر — Rowing a boat
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3325

Rowing a boat

Ink on paper

Original catalogue wording

Rowing a boat
Tusche auf Papier

Catalogue period : 2020-06-26

Published result : 1200 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 300–500

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تومی اونگرر — Fischer in Morgenlicht "Freut euch...", Mischtechnik auf Transparentpapier
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3249

Fischer in Morgenlicht "Freut euch...", Mischtechnik auf Transparentpapier

Mischtechnik auf Transparentpapier

Catalogue period : 2018-09-21

Published result : 2600 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 500–700

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تومی اونگرر — Blue jean fad
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 7338

Blue jean fad

Bleistift und Aquarell auf Transparentpapier

Catalogue period : 2017-06-19

Published result : 1200 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 150–220

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تومی اونگرر — der Schatten bleibt..
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 6977

der Schatten bleibt..

Ink on paper

Original catalogue wording

der Schatten bleibt..
Tusche auf Papier

Catalogue period : 2016-03-14

Published result : 360 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 300–500

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تومی اونگرر — noch danke für die Packungen
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 6978

noch danke für die Packungen

Bleistift und Aquarell auf Pergamentpapier

Catalogue period : 2016-03-14

Published result : 450 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 300–500

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تومی اونگرر — Read this!
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 6979

Read this!

Ink on paper

Original catalogue wording

Read this!
Tusche auf Papier

Catalogue period : 2016-03-14

Published result : 400 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 300–500

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تومی اونگرر — Kaspar
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Kaspar

Watercolour on paper

Original catalogue wording

Kaspar
Aquarell auf Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Heidi, 1978
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Heidi, 1978

Watercolour on paper

Original catalogue wording

Heidi, 1978
Aquarell auf Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Das Wandern ist des Müllers Lust, 1975
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Das Wandern ist des Müllers Lust, 1975

Bleistift auf Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Sans titre, 1968
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Sans titre, 1968

Aquarell auf Pergamentpapier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Man Rowing a Boat with Woman and Parasol
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Man Rowing a Boat with Woman and Parasol

Filzstift und Gouache auf Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Akt, 1965
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Akt, 1965

Tusche auf Pergamentpapier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Morgen muss ich fort von hier, freut euch
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Morgen muss ich fort von hier, freut euch

Aquarell und Bleistift auf Pergamentpapier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Shell, Menschen auf Baum vergiftet
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Shell, Menschen auf Baum vergiftet

Pencil drawing

Original catalogue wording

Shell, Menschen auf Baum vergiftet
Bleistift-Zeichnung.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Jockey
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Jockey

Gouache und Pastell auf Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Zum Jahr des Kindes, 1979
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Zum Jahr des Kindes, 1979

Pencil drawing

Original catalogue wording

Zum Jahr des Kindes, 1979
Bleistift-Zeichnung.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Tête à tête
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Tête à tête

Bleistift, Farbstift und Filzstift auf Papier.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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تومی اونگرر — Woman With Legs Apart
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

Woman With Legs Apart

Felt-tip pen drawing

Original catalogue wording

Woman With Legs Apart
Filzstift-Zeichnung.

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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Dobiaschofsky · Lot 1765

Der Schrei.

Brush-and-ink drawing

Original catalogue wording

Der Schrei.
Tuschpinselzeichnung

Date to be documented

Published result : 350 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 350

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تومی اونگرر — "Champ de course. Kentucky Derby, Louisville".
Photograph : Dobiaschofsky · Enlarge image ↗
Dobiaschofsky

"Champ de course. Kentucky Derby, Louisville".

Gouache

Original catalogue wording

"Champ de course. Kentucky Derby, Louisville".
gouache

Date to be documented

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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References excluded from statistics: attributions and special lots

These references are shown separately because of their attribution or lot composition. Each record states the reason.

تومی اونگرر — 5 Zeichnungen: People With Experience; All About Women; You Can tell the Adult; The Party, Couple I (Studie); Woman With Grapefruit Breast
Photograph : Germann · Enlarge image ↗
Germann

5 Zeichnungen: People With Experience; All About Women; You Can tell the Adult; The Party, Couple I (Studie); Woman With Grapefruit Breast

Farbstift-Zeichnung; Bleistift-Zeichnung; 3 Tusche-Zeichnungen, 2 davon überarbeitet.

Original catalogue wording

5 Zeichnungen: People With Experience; All About Women; You Can tell the Adult; The Party, Couple I (Studie); Woman With Grapefruit Breast
Farbstift-Zeichnung; Bleistift-Zeichnung; 3 Tusche-Zeichnungen, 2 davon überarbeitet.
Lot groupé — prix global

Date to be documented

Group lot — total price

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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