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Hans Rudolf Schiess

Born in 1904.

Died in 1978.

Hans Rudolf Schiess was a painter whose career was shaped by training at the Bauhaus in Dessau. He was a member of the Abstraction-Création group, which advocated abstract art. Between 1941 and 1944, he also pursued studies in chemistry.

He was the nephew of Ernesto Schiess, which may have influenced his artistic career. Details concerning his work and his impact on the art world remain partly unclear.

Hans Rudolf Schiess

Available works

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Documented auction sales

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Hans Rudolf Schiess — Rede Herrn..., 1972Image : Germann Auktionshaus AG
Germann Auktionshaus AG (2022)
Rede Herrn..., 1972
2022-06-21 · Lot 474 · Öl auf Hartfaserplatte. H 300 mm B 240 mm. · H 300 mm B 240 mm.
Estimate CHF 300 / 500
Result : CHF 500excluding buyer’s premium
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Hans Rudolf Schiess — Konstruktion, 1942Image : Germann Auktionshaus AG
Germann Auktionshaus AG (2009)
Konstruktion, 1942
2009-11-16 · Lot 136 · Öl auf Malplatte. H 965 mm B 1130 mm. · H 965 mm B 1130 mm.
Estimate CHF 3'000 / 5'000
Result : CHF 3400excluding buyer’s premium
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Hans Rudolf Schiess — TOSKANER GARTEN, 1925 - recto TUSCAN GARDEN, 1925 - recto FRAU MIT BLUMEN - verso WOMAN WITH FLOWERS - versoImage : Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s (2009)
TOSKANER GARTEN, 1925 - recto TUSCAN GARDEN, 1925 - recto FRAU MIT BLUMEN - verso WOMAN WITH FLOWERS - verso
Auction on 2009-06-08 · Lot 67 · Öl auf Leinwand · 101 x 101 cm
Estimate 8,000 – 12,000 CHF
Result not published
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Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Ohne Titel.
Auction date to be completed · Lot 250 · 63 × 41 cm
Estimate CHF 1800
Result : CHF 1600excluding buyer’s premium
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