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Acrylic on canvas Germany, 1991 K.R.H Sonderborg (1923-2008) - Major artist of the German Informal Signed and dated lower center, 'Sonderborg 91' Black wooden frame Overall dimensions, framed: 130 x 124 cm Good condition Provenance: Private collection, Germany (acquired directly from the artist) Sonderborg's paintings in similar formats have sold for more than 40,000 euros in the international auction market The present acrylic painting is a late work by K.R.H Sonderborg, dated 1991. The composition in black shows the representation of a chair, which was captured in a few broad brushstrokes. The splashes of color over the seat and the backrest give evidence of Sonderborg's artistic temperament. As a representative of the informal art, his depictions rarely feature figural content, so that compositions such as the one in the present work are rarely found. The work is signed and dated lower center, 'Sonderborg 91'. It is in good condition with some creases and light framing marks. The wooden frame shows minimal wear. The overall dimensions, framed, are 130 x 124 cm. The stretcher measures 119.5 x 115 cm. K.R.H. Sonderborg (1923-2008) Born in Denmark, the painter K.R.H. Sonderborg (Kurt Rudolf Hoffmann) is considered an important artist of the German Informel. Despite the art historical association with this movement, the artist preserved his own style. From 1965 to 1990, Sonderborg was professor of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. From 1969 to 1970, he was a visiting professor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and, in 1986, a visiting professor at the Art Institute in Chicago. Sonderborg participated in the documenta in Kassel in 1959 and 1964. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.