Heinrich Wilke Sold at Auction Prices

Portrait painter, Historical-scenes painter, b. 1869 - d. 1952

See Artist Details

0 Lots

Sort By:

Categories

    Auction Date

    Seller

    Seller Location

    Price Range

    to
    • HEINRICH WILKE (1869-1952), FAUN PLAYI
      Sep. 03, 2024

      HEINRICH WILKE (1869-1952), FAUN PLAYI

      Est: -

      Heinrich Wilke (1869-1952), Faun playing a flute, oil on canvas, signed top right, 40 x 34 cm, framed 45 x 39 cm

      Historia Auctionata
    • HEINRICH WILKE (Berlin, 1869-Güstrow, 1952). "Wanderung des Menschen, 1909. Oil on canvas. Signature with monogram and date in the lower left corner.
      Feb. 19, 2024

      HEINRICH WILKE (Berlin, 1869-Güstrow, 1952). "Wanderung des Menschen, 1909. Oil on canvas. Signature with monogram and date in the lower left corner.

      Est: €75,000 - €80,000

      HEINRICH WILKE (Berlin, 1869-Güstrow, 1952). "Wanderung des Menschen, 1909. Oil on canvas. Signature with monogram and date in the lower left corner. Measurements: 140 x 350 cm. This magnificent and intriguing pictorial composition of Heinrich Wilke is related to the symbolist tradition of the end of the century, as well as to the decadentist literary currents. In the clearing of a thick forest, a strange ritual is taking place, involving beautiful females and emaciated old men who seem to be figures of transit between the world of the living and that of the souls of the fleshless. The artist emphasizes the contrast between the carnal beauty of the naked young woman on whom all eyes are focused (she is awaited by iron chains) and the decadent male bodies. A group of Greek-inspired priestesses wear long cotton tunics and their auburn hair glistens in the moonlight. A palette of cool shades draws indigo and mossy emerald hues from the black night. Heinrich Wilke was a German portrait, landscape and history painter. Heinrich Wilke studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin from 1887 to 1891 under Hugo Vogel, among others. In 1890, two of his works, depicting the female baths of Pompeii, were awarded prizes and exhibited at the Academy of Fine Arts. In 1891/1892 he continued his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. In Munich he was part of the circle of the painters Bruno Piglhein, Ludwig Thiersch and Carl Gustaf Hellqvist, about whom he wrote a biography in 1891. His large-scale oil painting Christus am Oelberg, executed in 1892, was exhibited at the Glaspalast in Munich. From 1893 he returned to live in Berlin and worked as a portrait and history painter. In 1892, 1896/1897 and 1901/1902 he made study trips to Italy. In 1900 he became a member of the board of the Allgemeine Deutsche Kunstgenossenschaft and the Verein Berliner Künstler. He was also a representative of the Association of Free Artists and a member of the Association of German Illustrators. Between 1893 and 1916, he was regularly represented with his works at major art exhibitions in Berlin, for example in 1894 with Sokrates, Abschied von seinen Schülern nehmend and in 1910 with Insel der Seligen. In 1917, he was invited by the industrialist Richard van Tongel to Güstrow to execute the commissioned work View of the van Tongel steelworks. He subsequently became a sought-after portrait painter. While Wilke's work in Berlin was characterized by historical subjects and portraits, he later produced a series of landscape paintings of Mecklenburg. The Güstrow Municipal Museum has 29 works by Wilke in its collection.

      Setdart Auction House
    • HEINRICH WILKE 1869 Berlin - 1952 Güstow Flöte spielender
      Sep. 08, 2023

      HEINRICH WILKE 1869 Berlin - 1952 Güstow Flöte spielender

      Est: €300 - €600

      HEINRICH WILKE 1869 Berlin - 1952 Güstow Faun playing the flute Oil on canvas. 40 x 34 cm (F. 45 x 39 cm). Signed upper right. Part. dam. Frame. Provenance: Private collection. HEINRICH WILKE 1869 Berlin - 1952 Güstow Flöte spielender Faun Öl auf Leinwand. 40 x 34 cm (R. 45 x 39 cm). Signiert oben rechts. Part. besch. Rahmen. Provenienz: Privatsammlung.

      Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
    • Jesus looking at heaven by Heinrich Wilke
      May. 27, 2019

      Jesus looking at heaven by Heinrich Wilke

      Est: €1,500 - €2,000

      - WILKE, Heinrich (German 1869 - 1952). Jesus Christ looking upward. Oil on canvas, signed 'Heinrich Wilke' (lower left), with remains of a contemp. label on the stretcher; framed (frame sl. damaged). Craquelure throughout with several small losses (mainly along the edges), corners sl. scratched, canvas sagging, some surface grime and yellowing to the varnish, minor inpaint (mainly to the beard).

      Adams Amsterdam Auctions
    • Heinrich Wilke 1869 Berlin - 1952 - Dreimaste...
      Mar. 14, 2015

      Heinrich Wilke 1869 Berlin - 1952 - Dreimaste...

      Est: €500 - €750

      Heinrich Wilke 1869 Berlin - 1952 - Dreimaster auf hoher See - Öl/Karton. 55 x 70 cm. Sign. l. u.: Wilke. Rahmen.

      Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
    • Wilke, Heinrich, 1869 Berlin-1952, Sommerliche
      Jul. 28, 2012

      Wilke, Heinrich, 1869 Berlin-1952, Sommerliche

      Est: €180 - €216

      Wilke, Heinrich, 1869 Berlin-1952, Sommerliche Landschaft in Mecklenburg, Öl/Malkarton, li. u. sign., ca. 29x38cm, R., dieser besch.

      Henry's Auktionshaus
    Lots Per Page:

    Popular Artists

    Devices

    Get Invaluable on Your Phone

    Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

    Bid On-the-Go!

    Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

    App Store badgeGoogle Play badge
    Invaluable Logo

    As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

    You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.

    © 1986-2024 Invaluable, LLC. and participating auction houses. All Rights Reserved.

    TermsSubscription AgreementPrivacy PolicyCopyrightGDPR InfoPrivacy ChoiceYour Privacy ChoicesSite Map