Bernhard Heiliger Art

German, 1915-1995

Bernhard Heiliger (11 November 1915, Stettin - 26 October 1995, Berlin) was a German artist. He was considered "West Germany's foremost sculptor", and his large public artworks are a prominent presence in many German cities, especially Berlin. Heiliger began his artistic education with an apprenticeship as a stone carver and a course of study at the Stettiner Werkschule für Gestaltende Arbeiten from 1933-36 under Kurt Schwerdtfeger, who had been a student of the Bauhaus. After this he attended the Staatlichen Hochschule für bildende Künste (National College of Visual Arts) in 1938, where he studied under Arno Breker. In 1941 he was drafted into the army and served as a radio operator on the Eastern Front for two years, before he received an exemption from military service through the intervention of Breker. Despite this he was drafted again in 1944, after which he fled as a deserter through northern Germany. In May 1946 Heiliger exhibits with the painter Fritz Ascher at the Karl Buchholz Gallery in Berlin. Heiliger's design for the Memorial to Unknown Political Prisoners (1953) brought him his first international recognition, earning him the Prize of the National Government and a prize from the Institute of Contemporary Arts. This was followed by his participation in several prominent international exhibits, such as the documenta I & II in Kassel (1955 and 1959) and the Venice Biennale (1956), and by commissions such as sculptures for the German pavilion at the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels. In 1956 he became a member of the Berlin Academy of Art. In 1974 he was recognized with the Federal Cross of Merit, and in 1984 was awarded an honorary membership in the Deutscher Künstlerbund. He died in Berlin in 1995, and was buried in Berlin's Dahlem Cemetery (Friedhof Dahlem). Heiliger's diverse output stretches from his early, organically abstracted figures to his late nonobjective, geometric abstractions. His early work (1945–1962), focuses on the human figure, which is treated in an organic style influenced by Aristide Maillol and Henry Moore. Also from this period is a series of portrait busts of prominent contemporary Germans. The artist departed from the human figure in his second period (1962–1970), instead developing imagery of the "flight of birds and vegetable forms"[4] influenced by the nonrepresentational Informel style. The seven-meter-high The Flame (Flamme, 1962–63), commissioned by the city of Berlin for Ernst-Reuter-Platz,[1] is considered the key work in the transition between the early and middle periods.[4] The Five Continents (Die fünf Erdteile, 1961), by contrast, still alludes to the human figure in the torso-like shapes that make up the composition.

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1967

$298Sale Price|62% Off

Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernhard Heiliger Untitled Gestural Abstraction Year: 1967 Lithograph on BK Rives Signed, numbered and inscribed in pencil Edition: 100 + H.C. Size: 20.5 × 12.9 on 25.5 × 19.7 inches...

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1960s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1967

$297Sale Price|62% Off

Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~63% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernhard Heiliger Untitled Gestural Abstraction Lithograph on BK Rives Year: 1967 Signed and numbered "H.C;" in pencil Edition: 100 + H.C. Size: 20.5 × 12.9 on 25.5 × 19.7 inches COA...

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1960s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Gestural Abstraction (~64% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1964

$288Sale Price|63% Off

Untitled Gestural Abstraction (~64% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernhard Heiliger Untitled Gestural Abstraction Lithograph on BK Rives 1964 Signed, dated and numbered "E.A." in pencil Size: 24.2 × 15.6 on 30 × 22 inches Edition: 75 + E.A. Publish...

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1960s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard Heiliger"Komposition" (Composition), 1967

$390

"Komposition" (Composition)

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernhard Heiliger “Composition III”, 1967 Medium: Lithograph Signed, numbered or inscribed Edition: 100 + H.C. Size: 20.5 × 12.9 on 25.5 × 19.7 inches COA provided Bernhard Heiliger...

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1960s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard HeiligerErker-Treffen 3, 1979

$286

Erker-Treffen 3

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1979 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 142/200 Publisher : Galerie Erker (St. Gallen) 38.00 cm. x 28.00 cm. 14.96 in. x 11.02 in. (paper) Excellent conditi...

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard HeiligerHommage à Hans Arp, 1966

$286

Hommage à Hans Arp

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1966 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered XVIII/XX Publisher : Galerie Im Erker St. Gallen LCD4676

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1960s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard HeiligerErker-Treffen 1, 1972

$286

Erker-Treffen 1

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1972 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 151/200 Publisher : Erker (St. Gallen) LCD4705

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Gestural Abstraction, 1967

$800

Untitled Gestural Abstraction

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernhard Heiliger Untitled Gestural Abstraction Lithograph on BK Rives 1967 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil Size: 25.75 x 19.7 inches Edition: 55 COA provided *Framing options ...

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1960s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard Heiliger"Komposition" (Composition), 1967

$390

"Komposition" (Composition)

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernhard Heiliger “Composition”, 1967 Medium: Lithograph Signed, numbered or inscribed Edition: 100 + H.C. Size: 20.5 × 12.9 on 25.5 × 19.7 inches COA provided Bernhard Heiliger (11...

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1960s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard HeiligerNo title, 1970

$515

No title

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Paris, FR

Engraving Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 15/15 98.50 cm. x 76.50 cm. 38.78 in. x 30.12 in. (paper) 84.50 cm. x 59.00 cm. 33.27 in. x 23.23 in. (image) LCD2113

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Engraving

Marc ChagallMaternity with Centaur (M.195) by Marc Chagall Colorful Lithograph, 1957

$3,575Sale Price|35% Off

H 9 in W 7.75 in

Maternity with Centaur (M.195) by Marc Chagall *Colorful Lithograph*

By Marc Chagall

Located in Santa Monica, CA

"Maternity with Centaur (M.195)" is a lithograph on Arches created by Marc Chagall . Printed in Paris by the renowned master printers Atelier Mourlot Frères, it was published by Édit...

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1950s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Gene DavisHome Run: abstract modern minimalist color field drawing with rainbow colors, 1973

$1,350

H 30 in W 40.5 in

Home Run: abstract modern minimalist color field drawing with rainbow colors

By Gene Davis

Located in New York, NY

Rainbow shades shine in this abstract, color field print. Vibrant red, yellow, orange, purple, and green lines take on the organic quality of handmade paper, resulting in this subtle...

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Dieter RothSelfportrait as a Flowerpot by Dieter Roth abstract lithograph, 1971

$2,800

H 31 in W 39 in

Selfportrait as a Flowerpot by Dieter Roth abstract lithograph

By Dieter Roth

Located in New York, NY

This proof is one of just a few printed in this color combination: the edition of 110 is printed with an orange background, while this copy is a muted yellow with the central, scribb...

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Handmade Paper, Lithograph

Alexander CalderAlexander Calder 'Albi' Limited Edition, Signed Print, 1969

$6,750

H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in

Alexander Calder 'Albi' Limited Edition, Signed Print

By Alexander Calder

Located in San Rafael, CA

Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976), 'Albi', 1969 Lithograph in colors Pencil signed lower right Edition 94/100 Sheet: 35.25 x 25 inches In a vintage acrylic box...

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1960s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Le CorbusierTotem by Le Corbusier, 1963

$6,000

H 28.75 in W 31.75 in

Totem by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.” This colorful modern lithograph was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris in 1963 and is from the printer's edition. It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant. Le Corbusier...

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Late 20th Century Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Le CorbusierModulor, 1956

$2,800

H 28.75 in W 21.75 in

Modulor

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Color lithograph on cream wove paper, 1956. Edition of 200. Printed by Mourlout, Paris.

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1950s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph, Color

Henry MooreHenry Moore "Four Standing Figures" Signed Color Lithograph, 1978, Ed. 50, 1978

$10,500

H 22.625 in W 24.625 in D 1.25 in

Henry Moore "Four Standing Figures" Signed Color Lithograph, 1978, Ed. 50

By Henry Moore

Located in Miami, FL

HENRY MOORE (1898–1986) – "FOUR STANDING FIGURES" Color Lithograph on Wove Paper ⚜ Hand Signed and Numbered ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame A SCULPTOR’S MEDITATION ON THE STANDING FIGU...

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1970s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Théo TobiasseThéo Tobiasse “Thou Art Fair, My Love” 1975 Signed Litho from Song of Songs..., 1975

$1,820Sale Price|30% Off

H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.625 in

Théo Tobiasse “Thou Art Fair, My Love” 1975 Signed Litho from Song of Songs...

By Théo Tobiasse

Located in Miami, FL

THÉO TOBIASSE (1927–2012) – “THOU ART FAIR, MY LOVE” Lithograph on Japon Paper ⚜ Hand Signed and Numbered ⚜ Gilt Wood Frame A SENSUOUS HYMN TO BEAUTY, BELOVEDNESS, AND THE POETRY O...

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1970s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

André LanskoyAndre Lanskoy Abstract Limited Edition Signed Print from La Genese, 1966

$900

H 24.25 in W 19 in

Andre Lanskoy Abstract Limited Edition Signed Print from La Genese

By André Lanskoy

Located in San Rafael, CA

Andre Lanskoy (French / Russian 1902-1976) Untitled from the portfolio La Genese, 1966 Color lithograph on wove paper Signed 'Lanskoy' lower right Edition 11 of 30. Numbered lower ri...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Archival Paper, Lithograph

Conrad Marca-Relli 1Composition, 1973

$3,000

H 26 in W 20.25 in

Composition

By Conrad Marca-Relli 1

Located in New York, NY

A very good impression of this color lithograph on wove paper. Signed, dated and numbered 23/90 in pencil.

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1970s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Color, Lithograph

(after) Fernand LégerL'Atelier Mourlot by Fernand Leger, 1984

$450

H 28.5 in W 20.5 in

L'Atelier Mourlot by Fernand Leger

By (after) Fernand Léger

Located in New York, NY

This colorful lithographic poster was printed in 1982 at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris was printed for an exhibition of Atelier Mourlot prints in Tokyo at Seibu Department Stores, 198...

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1980s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Norio Azuma (1928–2004) Color lithograph 'SPRING' signed and numbered 19/36, 1960s

$1,800

H 31 in W 26.25 in D 1.75 in

Norio Azuma (1928–2004) Color lithograph 'SPRING' signed and numbered 19/36

Located in Dallas, TX

A refined abstract composition by Norio Azuma, Spring exemplifies the artist’s elegant balance of geometry, color, and spatial harmony. A warm red circular form anchors the compositi...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Previously Available Items

Bernhard HeiligerUntitled Abstract Expressionist Composition, 1966

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H 33.9 in W 23.8 in

Untitled Abstract Expressionist Composition

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Medium: Lithograph Year: 1966 Signed, dated, numbered or inscribed Edition: 65 + h.c. Size: 26.9 × 20.3 on 33.9 × 23.8 inches Bernhard Heiliger (11 November 1915, Stettin - 25 Octo...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Bernhard Heiliger"Komposition" (Composition), 1967

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H 25.5 in W 19.7 in

"Komposition" (Composition)

By Bernhard Heiliger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bernhard Heiliger “Composition VI”, 1967 Medium: Lithograph Signed, dated, numbered or inscribed Edition: 65 + H.C. Size: 21.8 × 13.3 on 25.4 × 19.9 inches Bernhard Heiliger (11 Nov...

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1960s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

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