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 HeiligerErker-Treffen 3, 1979

$296

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

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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 (~64% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY), 1964

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

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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 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 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 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 1, 1972

$296

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 HeiligerHommage à Hans Arp, 1966

$296

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 HeiligerNo title, 1970

$534

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

Guillaume CorneillePortrait 1982 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph, 1982

$750

H 30 in W 1 in D 22 in

Portrait 1982 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Guillaume Corneille

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Guillaume Corneille Portrait - 1982 Print - Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper 30'' x 22'' Edition: signed in pencil and marked 25/300 As a co-founder of the famed experimental art...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Kind of CyanPool Patterns, Nautical Abstract Seascape Triptych, Blue Cyanotype Print, 2024

$880

H 28 in W 84 in

Pool Patterns, Nautical Abstract Seascape Triptych, Blue Cyanotype Print

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition of a cyanotype. This beautiful triptych is called "Fresh California Pool patterns", which shows the semi-abstract movements of light reflecting in a California swimming pool. Details: + Edition Size: only 20 + Medium: Cyanotype Print on Watercolor Paper + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided. + Measurements : 100x210 cm (40 x 84 in.) Each paper measures 100cm x 70cm (about 40 in. x 28 in.) each. , a standard frame size. + All cyanotype prints...

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2010s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Hans BurkhardtUntitled, 1948

$1,250

H 10.825 in W 14.675 in

Untitled

By Hans Burkhardt

Located in New York, NY

Lithograph, 1948. Signed by the artist and dated in pencil, lower right. Numbered 4/12 in pencil, lower left.

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1940s American Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Louise NevelsonDusk in August, 1967

$1,500

H 17 in W 22.25 in

Dusk in August

By Louise Nevelson

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) Dusk in August (1967) Lithograph with embossing Size: 17 x 22.25 in (43 x 56.4 cm) Frame size: 21.75 x 26.75 in (55.25 x 67.95 cm) Edition of 100, this i...

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Richard Huntuntitled, 2022

$3,000

H 36 in W 25 in

untitled

By Richard Hunt

Located in New York, NY

untitled lithograph drawn in 2022 and published in an edition of 43. Measuring 36 by 25 inches, the work is designated number 9 of 43 lower left and signed in pencil "R Hunt...

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2010s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Ellsworth KellyColor Squares 1, 2011

$45,000

H 21 in W 77 in

Color Squares 1

By Ellsworth Kelly

Located in New York, NY

Ellsworth Kelly Color Squares 1 2011 Five color lithograph 21 x 77 inches; 53 x 196 cm Edition of 35 Signed and numbered in graphite (lower right recto) Frame available upon request...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Chu Teh-ChunEarly Summer 87/150, Signed Lithograph, 2005

$8,180

H 25.6 in W 34.65 in

Early Summer 87/150, Signed Lithograph

By Chu Teh-Chun

Located in Taichung, TW

Early Summer is one of the six prints in Print Series No.4. Print series No.4 embodies Teh-Chun Chu’s signature style of lyrical abstraction. Through rich layers of color and spont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Richard Howard Huntuntitled, 2023

$3,000

H 36 in W 25 in

untitled

By Richard Howard Hunt

Located in New York, NY

untitled 2023 lithograph by Richard Hunt. Published by Procuniar Workshop, this stone lithograph is signed (lower right recto) and numbered (lower l...

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2010s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Lithograph

Richard Howard Huntuntitled

$4,000

H 15 in W 22.5 in

untitled

By Richard Howard Hunt

Located in New York, NY

Richard Hunt untitled lithograph 1978. Number 20 from an edition of 50, measuring 15 by 22.5 inches. This print has been professionally matted.

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Henry MooreReclining Figure Idea for Metal Sculpture, 1982

$3,762

H 24.02 in W 20.48 in D 1.58 in

Reclining Figure Idea for Metal Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in London, GB

A striking piece by Moore also presented in the Tate collection. Lithograph in colours, on Rives paper. A Printer’s Proof outside of a limited edition of 50, initialed in pencil. Ye...

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1980s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Albert Rafols CasamadaALBERT RÀFOLS-CASAMADA: Estructures 2 - Lithograph on paper, Spanish Abstraction, 2006

$415

H 16.15 in W 12.21 in

ALBERT RÀFOLS-CASAMADA: Estructures 2 - Lithograph on paper, Spanish Abstraction

By Albert Rafols Casamada

Located in Madrid, Madrid

ESTRUCTURES 2 Date of creation: 2006 Medium: Lithograph on paper Edition: 75 Size: 41 x 31 cm Observations: Lithograph on paper signed by the artist and numbered edition of 75. Alber...

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2010s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Mark TobeyRitual Mark Tobey abstract black tan and white lithograph, 1973

$900

H 17.5 in W 14.75 in

Ritual Mark Tobey abstract black tan and white lithograph

By Mark Tobey

Located in New York, NY

This delicate composition in black and tan features layers of sheer brushwork, inky daubs, and thin lines. Mark Tobey, one of the founders of the American Mystical school of painting...

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1970s Abstract 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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