Hannes Kilian Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Hannes Kilian Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 29, 2024
Hannes Kilian, Innenhof der Ordensburg, Rhodos, 1959
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Photographer's, copyright and estate stamps, signed, dated and titled by Gundel Kilian in pencil as well as numbered in an unknown hand in felt-tip pen on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 04, 2024
Hannes Kilian, Stuttgart, 1965
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Photographer's and estate stamps, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as dated and numbered by the same in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 04, 2024
Hannes Kilian, Untitled, 1938
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Photographer's and estate stamps, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as dated and numbered by the same in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 01, 2023
Hannes Kilian, New York, 1969
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Three photographer's copyright stamps and estate stamp, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as annotated by the latter and in an unknown hand in pencil, ink and ballpoint pen on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 01, 2023
Hannes Kilian, VW Wolfsburg, 1965
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Photographer's copyright stamps and label as well as negative number in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 01, 2023
Hannes Kilian, Hannover Messe, 1965
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Two photographer's copyright stamps, copyright label, estate stamp, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as dated, titled and negative number by the latter in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 07, 2022
Kilian, Hannes: Man tanzt wieder
Est: €1,800 - €2,200
"Man tanzt wieder". 1955/printed 1980s. Gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 30,5 x 24,5 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp, estate stamp and signed/annotated by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. - - After attending trade school, Hannes Kilian completed a three-year photography course in Switzerland. From 1933-1938, he lived in Naples and Paris, returning to Germany in 1938, where he worked as a freelance photojournalist. In 1941, he was recruited as a war photographer. As of 1945, Kilian resumed his work as a freelance photographer supplying photographs to magazines such as Time, Picture Post, Die Zeit, Stuttgarter Illustrierte, Der Spiegel, Stern and Vogue. As of the 1960s ballet became one of his main areas of focus. – Light handling mark in upper right, otherwise a rich tonal print in near excellent condition. - - Provenance: From the estate of the photographer. - - Lit.: Klaus Honnef. Hannes Kilian. Exhibition catalogue. Ostfildern 2009, ill. p. 195. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 02, 2022
Hannes Kilian, Stuttgart, 1965
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Photographer's and estate stamps as well as signed, dated and negative number by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 02, 2022
Hannes Kilian, Flug auf der Nordpol-Route, 1960s
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Three copyright stamps, titled in ballpoint pen as well as negative number in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 01, 2022
Hannes Kilian, Untitled, c. 1969
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Photographer's copyright label and archive stamp, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as dated by the latter on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 01, 2022
Hannes Kilian, VW-Werk, 1965
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Photographer's copyright and estate stamps, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as dated, titled and negative number by the latter in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 08, 2021
Kilian, Hannes: Lionel Hampton
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Lionel Hampton. 1953. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Leonar paper. 24,1 x 23,2 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp, estate stamp, negative number in pencil and signed/annotated by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. After attending trade school, Hannes Kilian completed a three-year photography course in Switzerland. From 1933-1938, he lived in Naples and Paris, returning to Germany in 1938, where he worked as a freelance photojournalist. In 1941, he was recruited as a war photographer. As of 1945, Kilian resumed his work as a freelance photographer supplying photographs to magazines such as Time, Picture Post, Zeit Magazin, Stuttgarter Illustrierte, Spiegel, Stern and Vogue. – Some handling marks, otherwise a fine print in good condition. Provenance: The estate of the photographer Lit.: Klaus Honnef. Hannes Kilian. Exhibition catalogue. Ostfildern 2009, ill. p. 114. - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 08, 2021
Kilian, Hannes: Duisburg
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Duisburg. 1965. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Agfa paper. 29,5 x 24,1 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp, estate stamp, negative number in pencil and signed/annotated by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. A few light handling marks, corners slightly bumped, otherwise a fine print in very good condition. Provenance: The estate of the photographer - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 03, 2021
Hannes Kilian, Am East River unter der Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, 1969
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Inscribed in felt tip and ballpoint pen, photographer's copyright and archive stamps as well as signed, dated and negative number by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 03, 2021
Hannes Kilian, Fritz Walter beim Kopfballtraining, 1949
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Photographer's copyright and estate stamps as well as signed, dated and titled by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 17, 2021
Hannes Kilian, Kölner Dom bei Wiedereinweihung nach dem Krieg, 1956
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Photographer's copyright stamp, paper label, thereon detailed typewritten notes on the work as well as dated and inscribed by Gundel Kilian in pencil and ink on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 17, 2021
Hannes Kilian, Fernsehturm, Stuttgart, 1956
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Photographer's copyright stamp and estate stamp as well as signed, dated and titled by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 17, 2021
Hannes Kilian, Kriegsheimkehrer, Köln, 1949
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
Photographer's copyright stamp as well as dated and inscribed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, ink and ballpoint pen on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jun. 16, 2021
Kilian, Hannes: Picadilly, London
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Picadilly, London. 1955. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23,5 x 17,7 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp, estate stamp, negative number in pencil and signed/annotated by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. - - A few light handling marks, otherwise a fine print in very good condition. - - Provenance: From the estate of the photographer. - - Lit.: Klaus Honnef. Hannes Kilian. Exhibition catalogue. Ostfildern 2009, ill. p. 320. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 16, 2021
Kilian, Hannes: Bird's wing
Est: €1,500 - €1,800
Bird's wing. 1955. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Leonar paper. 27,8 x 23,5 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp, estate stamp, negative number in pencil and signed/annotated by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. - - After attending trade school, Hannes Kilian completed a three-year photography course in Switzerland. From 1933-1938 he lived in Naples and Paris, returning to Germany in 1938, where he worked as a freelance photojournalist. In 1941, he was recruited as a war photographer. As of 1945, Kilian resumed his work as a freelance photographer supplying photographs to magazines such as Time, Picture Post, Zeit, Stuttgarter Illustrierte, Spiegel, Stern and Vogue. As of the 1960s he began to focus on ballett photography. – Some handling marks, minimal buckling in right edge, otherwise a fine print in very good condition. - - Provenance: From the estate of the photographer. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Apr. 09, 2021
Hannes Kilian (1909-1999); Paris (Eiffel Tower);
Est: $800 - $1,200
Hannes Kilian (1909-1999) Paris (Eiffel Tower), 1937 Gelatin silver print, printed c. 1937, signed, titled 'Paris' in pencil on the overmat; credit stamp on the mount verso. 8 7/8 x 6 3/8in (22.5 x 16.3cm) mount 14 x 11/12in (35.5 x 29.2cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 07, 2020
Hannes Kilian, Paris, 1955
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
RefPho301120 Photographer's and estate stamp, therein signed in pencil by Gundel Kilian, as well as dated, titled and negative number by the latter on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 07, 2020
Hannes Kilian, Kater Nero im Schnee, 1953
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
RefPho301120 Photographer's copyright and estate stamp, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as dated, titled and negative number by the latter in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 02, 2020
Kilian, Hannes: Ireland
Est: €1,500 - €1,800
Ireland. 1970. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Agfa paper. 24 x 18 cm. Each with photographer's/copyright stamp, estate stamp, negative number in pencil and signed/annotated by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. - - Both with a few light handling marks, one print with rubbed spot in mid section, otherwise in very good condition. - - Provenance: From the estate of the photographer. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 02, 2020
Kilian, Hannes: Kurfürstendamm, West Berlin
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Kurfürstendamm, West Berlin. 1959. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23,5 x 17,8 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp, estate stamp, negative number in pencil and signed/annotated by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. - - After attending trade school, Hannes Kilian completed a three-year photography course in Switzerland. From 1933-1938 he lived in Naples and Paris, returning to Germany in 1938, where he worked as a freelance photojournalist. In 1941, he was recruited as a war photographer. As of 1945, Kilian resumed his work as a freelance photographer supplying photographs to magazines such as Time, Picture Post, Zeit, Stuttgarter Illustrierte, Spiegel, Stern and Vogue. As of the 1960s ballet became a main area of focus. – Some light handling marks, otherwise a fine print in very good condition. - - Provenance: From the estate of the photographer. - - Lit.: Klaus Honnef. Hannes Kilian. Exhibition catalogue. Ostfildern 2009, ill. p. 154. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 19, 2020
Hannes Kilian, Picadilly Circus, London, 1955
Est: €1,200 -
Photographer's address and copyright stamps, estate stamp, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as dated, titled and numbered by the latter in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 29, 2019
Hannes Kilian, Stress am Zebrastreifen, Stuttgart, 1965
Est: €1,300 -
Titled in felt tip pen, photographer's copyright stamp and label, estate stamp, therein signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil, as well as annotated in an unknown hand in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Jan. 06, 2018
KILIAN Hannes, RHODES c.1955. Rare collection of 42 original gelatine silver print photographs from Rhodes. These photographs are probably the original portfolio for the publication of the book...
Est: -
KILIAN Hannes, RHODES c.1955. Rare collection of 42 original gelatine silver print photographs from Rhodes. These photographs are probably the original portfolio for the publication of the book "RHODOS [Portrat einer Insel] by Hannes Killian", Frankfurt a.M, Umschau-Verl, [1959]. 38 of 42 photos with KILIAN copyright stamp & cachet: "EUROP. REISEZIELE RHODOS" (the rest 4 with other copyright cachets). 17 of 42 photos with "K" in negative. All with handwritten descriptions & technical notes on reverse. 39 photographs dim.~24x30cm, 2 photos dim.18x24cm & 1 photo dim.23x27cm. Few photos with small brown spots, 2 photos with signs of waterstain. Hannes Kilian (1909-1999) has earned a reputation as one of Germany’s foremost photographers, being famous as a great ballets photographer, working for some of the most important newspapers and magazines (including Time, the Picture Post, Spiegel, and stern), and publishing numerous books as well. In the current collection from Rhodes, the photographer presents impressive views of Rhodes architecture, landscape and everyday life. All photographs are characterised by an unfading expressive power, while his motifs seem to be aligned towards a central axis or embedded in a clearly drawn linear scaffold. Rare.
Karamitsos
Dec. 02, 2016
Hannes Kilian, Pendelkugel im UN-Gebäude, New York, 1969
Est: €1,300 - €1,560
Titled and detailed information about the image in felt tip pen, photographer's copyright and estate stamps, therein signed, dated and negative number by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Dec. 02, 2016
Hannes Kilian, Ein Tropfen Wasser, 1969
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
Photographer's and estate stamps as well as signed, dated, titled and negative number by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 30, 2016
Kilian, Hannes: Bronze head from ancient Ife, Nigeria
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Bronze head from ancient Ife culture, Nigeria. 1961. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Agfa-Brovira paper. 39 x 30 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp, estate/copyright stamp and signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso.In the art of the African Ife culture kings and Gods were often depicted with large heads because it was believed that the Ase (inner power and energy) of a person was held in the head. The Ife culture is known worldwide for its ancient and naturalistic bronze, stone and terracotta sculptures, which reached their peak of artistic expression between 1200 and 1400 A.D. – A few light surface scratches, a few small retouched spots, otherwise in very good condition.Provenance: From the estate of the photographer.Lit.: Klaus Honnef. Hannes Kilian. Exhibition catalogue. Ostfildern 2009.
Bassenge Auctions
Feb. 18, 2016
HANNES KILIAN | 'Guggenheim Museum, N.Y.', 1969
Est: €1,200 - €1,600
Tirage argentique posthume. Avec les tampons copyright et de l'archive. Signé, titré, daté et annoté par Gundel Kilian au crayon au verso.
Sotheby's
Nov. 27, 2015
Hannes Kilian, Lisa Stammer beim Kegeln, 1946
Est: €2,800 - €3,360
Photographer's copyright and estate stamps as well as signed, dated and titled in pencil by Gundel Kilian on the verso.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 25, 2015
Hannes Kilian, Otto Dix in seinem Garten am Bodens
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Hannes Kilian, Otto Dix in seinem Garten am Bodensee, Photographer's stamp on the reverse, there too the estate and copyright stamp, also signed, dated, titled and inscribed with the negative number in pencil by Gundel Kilian, Later gelatin silver print , 1961, 11 3/4 x 16 1/8 in. (13 1/4 x 17 3/8 in.)
Grisebach
Nov. 13, 2015
HANNES KILIAN | 'Der Tropfen', 1969 'Nylonstrumpf', 1954
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Deux tirages argentiques postérieurs des années 1980. Chacun signé, titré, daté et annoté au crayon par Gundel Kilian avec les tampons copyright du photographe et d'archive au verso.
Sotheby's
Jul. 01, 2015
HANNES KILIAN | 'Stuttgarter Ballet: Birgit Keil in NY', 1971
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Tirage cibachrome. Signé, titré et daté au stylo par Gundel Kilian et avec deux étiquettes copyright du photographe au verso.
Sotheby's
Jun. 03, 2015
Kilian, Hannes: Paris World's Fair: Pavillion de la Marine Marchande
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Pavillion de la Marine Marchande, Paris World's Fair. 1937/printed 1980s. Gelatin silver print. 39,5 x 30 cm. 2 photographer's/copyright stamps, titled, dated and signed by Gundel Kilian in pencil on the verso. A few minimal handling marks lower right, otherwise a fine print in excellent conditon.
Bassenge Auctions
May. 29, 2015
Hannes Kilian, Stuttgarter Ballett "Oiseaux Exotiques" [Stuttgart Ballet "Oiseaux Exotiques"], 1967
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
Photographer's copyright and estate stamps as well as signed, dated, titled and negative number in pencil by Gundel Kilian on the verso. 30.1 x 24.5 cm (30.9 x 25.4 cm)
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
May. 29, 2015
Hannes Kilian, Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisboa, 1969
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
Photographer's copyright and estate stamps as well as signed, dated, titled and negative number in pencil by Gundel Kilian on the verso. 30.5 x 24.5 cm (31.1 x 25.3 cm)
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
May. 23, 2015
HANNES KILIAN | 'Es wird wieder getanzt!', 1955 'Spanien: in den Dünen von Alicante', 1965
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Two silver prints, printed later. Both signed, titled and dated in pencil by Gundel Kilian, with copyright and archive stamps on the reverse.
Sotheby's
Feb. 07, 2015
KILIAN Hannes, RHODES c.1955. Rare collection of 42 original gelatine silver print photographs from Rhodes. These photographs are probably the original portfolio for the publication of the book "RHODOS [Portrat einer Insel] by Hannes Killian"
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KILIAN Hannes, RHODES c.1955. Rare collection of 42 original gelatine silver print photographs from Rhodes. These photographs are probably the original portfolio for the publication of the book "RHODOS [Portrat einer Insel] by Hannes Killian", Frankfurt a.M, Umschau-Verl, [1959]. 38 of 42 photos with KILIAN copyright stamp & cachet: "EUROP. REISEZIELE RHODOS" (the rest 4 with other copyright cachets). 17 of 42 photos with "K" in negative. All with handwritten descriptions & technical notes on reverse. 39 photographs dim.~24x30cm, 2 photos dim.18x24cm & 1 photo dim.23x27cm. Few photos with small brown spots, 2 photos with signs of waterstain. Hannes Kilian (1909-1999) has earned a reputation as one of Germany's foremost photographers, being famous as a great ballets photographer, working for some of the most important newspapers and magazines (including Time, the Picture Post, Spiegel, and stern), and publishing numerous books as well. In the current collection from Rhodes, the photographer presents impressive views of Rhodes architecture, landscape and everyday life. All photographs are characterised by an unfading expressive power, while his motifs seem to be aligned towards a central axis or embedded in a clearly drawn linear scaffold. Rare.
Karamitsos
Nov. 28, 2014
Hannes Kilian, Kriegsheimkehrer, Köln (war retournee, Cologne), 1949
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
Photographer's and estate stamps as well as signed, dated, titled and negative number in pencil by Gundel Kilian on the verso. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print, printed 1950s. 30.1 x 23.7 cm 1949
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 28, 2014
Hannes Kilian, Festhochamt zum Einzug in den wiederhergestellten Dom (Reconsecration of the cathedral after the war, Cologne), 1956
Est: €1,500 - €1,800
Photographer's and estate stamps, signed and negative number in pencil by Gundel Kilian as well as paper label with information about the exposure. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 27.2 x 23.6 cm 1956
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 28, 2014
Hannes Kilian, Cologne Cathedral, 1949
Est: €1,500 - €1,800
Photographer's and estate stamps as well as signed, dated and titled in pencil by Gundel Kilian as well as annotated in an unknown hand on the verso. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Leonar paper. 29.3 x 23 cm 1949
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 28, 2014
Hannes Kilian, Untitled (Paris), 1955
Est: €1,200 - €1,440
Dated in pencil, negative number in ballpoint pen and photographer's stamp on the verso. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Agfa-Brovira paper. Matted. 20.6 x 17.5 cm (23.9 x 18.1 cm) 1955
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 26, 2014
Hannes Kilian - VW Beetle imports
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Hannes Kilian - VW Beetle imports. On the reverse photographer's and copyright stamp, pasted over with a label, this printed with photographer's note; further copyright stamp and two further stamps. In pencil negative number as well as: 1965. Vintage. Gelatin silver print. Agfa paper. 1964
Grisebach
Oct. 18, 2014
Kilian, Hannes
Est: - €120
Kilian, Hannes (1909 Ludwigshafen/Bodensee - Wäschenbeuren 1999). "Akropolis von Rhodos - Säulenreste des Tempels". Vintage-Print (Silbergelatineabzug), wohl 1959. 28 x 23 cm. Unter Passep. mont. Verso betit. u. mit hs. Anmerkungen u. Künstlerstempel versehen. - Leicht berieben.
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
May. 30, 2014
Hannes Kilian, Feierabend (End of the Work Day), 1963
Est: €1,300 - €1,560
Photographer's and estate stamps as well as signed, dated, titled and negative number in pencil by Gundel Kilian on the verso
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG