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Kurt Fahrner

Born in 1932.

Died in 1977.

Kurt Fahrner was an artist whose oeuvre is distinguished by its diversity of techniques. He made his mark as a painter and action artist, exploring a range of media such as linoleum, gouache and textile collage. His work encompasses figurative representations as well as urban landscapes, while also incorporating vegetal ornaments.

Taken as a whole, his oeuvre bears witness to a rich and nuanced artistic approach, although certain details of his career remain uncertain.

Kurt Fahrner

Available works

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Swiss Art Gallery · Public market

Documented auction sales

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Kurt Fahrner — Drei Akte, 1966Image : Germann Auktionshaus AG
Germann Auktionshaus AG (2020)
Drei Akte, 1966
2020-11-24 · Lot 294 · Öl auf Leinwand, auf Hartfaserplatte. H 520 mm B 445 mm. · H 520 mm B 445 mm.
Estimate CHF 2'000 / 4'000
Result : CHF 2200excluding buyer’s premium
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Kurt Fahrner — Reine de cyclomachie, 1967Image : Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer (2018)
Reine de cyclomachie, 1967
Session on 2018-03-21 · Lot 201 · Mischtechnik und Kohle auf Laternenstoff auf Hartfaserplatte · 53,3 × 68 cm
Estimate CHF 2500–3500
Result : CHF 3160including buyer’s premium
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Kurt Fahrner — Femme nu assise, 1955Image : Germann Auktionshaus AG
Germann Auktionshaus AG (2014)
Femme nu assise, 1955
2014-11-26 · Lot 945 · Öl auf Holz. H 370 mm B 220 mm. · H 370 mm B 220 mm.
Estimate CHF 400 / 600
Result : CHF 1500excluding buyer’s premium
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Kurt Fahrner — WEIBLICHER AKT SICH IM SPIEGEL BETRACHTEND, 1959 FEMALE NUDE WATCHING HERSELF IN A MIRROR, 1959Image : Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s (2008)
WEIBLICHER AKT SICH IM SPIEGEL BETRACHTEND, 1959 FEMALE NUDE WATCHING HERSELF IN A MIRROR, 1959
Auction on 2008-05-27 · Lot 62 · Öl auf Leinwand · 90 x 63,5 cm
Estimate 6,000 – 8,000 CHF
Result not published
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