An empty canvas is being sold at auction in Germany for 1.5 million euros.


A painting by Robert Ryman titled 'General 52x52' was presented at the German auction house Ketterer, which is awaiting sale. Experts estimate its value to be between 1 and 1.5 million euros.
This canvas was created in 1970 and impresses with its unique technique. It uses enamel applied to cotton fabric. The previous showing of the painting took place in Berlin and was limited to avoid damaging the canvas. However, experts confirmed its unusually good condition.
It is worth noting that Robert Ryman, who is known not only as an artist but also as a musician and a worker at the Museum of Modern Art, has always aimed to create works that engage viewers. He never assigned specific meanings to his canvases, but allowed great freedom for creativity to the viewers.
Works by Robert Ryman, which are rarely exhibited at auctions, are always highly valued in the art market. This auction also features other notable paintings, including 'The Great Clown with Women and the Little Clown' by Max Beckmann from 1950 and 'Legno P 1' by Alberto Burri from 1958.
Recently, a shocking addition to auction history occurred - the sale of a banana that was taped to a wall for 6.2 million dollars. The banana's buyer, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, fulfilled his promise and ate the banana from the art object titled 'Comedian'.
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