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.

Artist: Bernhard Heiliger

Bernhard HeiligerErker-Treffen 3, 1979

$297

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 (~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 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 (~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 HeiligerErker-Treffen 1, 1972

$297

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 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 HeiligerHommage à Hans Arp, 1966

$297

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

$535

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

Jesús Rafael SotoComposition 1996, 1996

$6,500

H 21.7 in W 29.5 in

Composition 1996

By Jesús Rafael Soto

Located in Miami, FL

Composition 1996 Silkscreen in colors on Arches paper 21.7 x 29.5 in (55 x 75 cm) Editioned upper left and signed upper right Edition of 99 Jesús Rafael Soto was born on June 5, 19...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Joan MiróJoan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract, 1975

$946

H 19.49 in W 13.98 in

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract

By Joan Miró

Located in Madrid, Madrid

Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XIX Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Observations: ...

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Pablo PicassoHommage a Rene Char after Pablo Picasso, 1964

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 20.5 in

Hommage a Rene Char after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

This colorful lithograph after Pablo Picasso was printed by the Atelier Mourlot in Paris in 1964 and is unsigned*. This image is taken from a drawing in pencil and colored chalk enti...

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1960s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Théo TobiasseThéo Tobiasse "Cantate 51 de Bach" Signed 1979 Lithograph, Music & Memory Theme, 1979

$2,500Sale Price|34% Off

H 49.75 in W 36.375 in D 1.5 in

Théo Tobiasse "Cantate 51 de Bach" Signed 1979 Lithograph, Music & Memory Theme

By Théo Tobiasse

Located in Miami, FL

THÉO TOBIASSE – "CANTATE 51 DE BACH POUR LES JOURS DE LUMIÈRE" ⚜ Lithograph on paper ⚜ Hand signed and numbered ⚜ Conservation framed SYMPHONIC FIGURATION FROM TOBIASSE’S FEMME SERI...

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1970s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Richard Huntuntitled, 2021

$3,500

H 25 in W 36 in

untitled

By Richard Hunt

Located in New York, NY

Lithograph printed in two blacks published in an edition of 43.

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2010s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Joan MiróJoan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract, 1975

$946

H 19.49 in W 13.98 in

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract

By Joan Miró

Located in Madrid, Madrid

Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró II Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Condition: In v...

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Paper, 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

Jean DubuffetJean Dubuffet Painted Sculptures at Pace Gallery-Lithograph-Vintage, 1968

$232Sale Price|42% Off

H 24.75 in W 18.75 in D 0.1 in

Jean Dubuffet Painted Sculptures at Pace Gallery-Lithograph-Vintage

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an original poster designed by Jean Dubuffet for his 1968 exhibition Painted Sculptures at Pace Gallery, held from April 13th to May 18th. Created by the artist specifically ...

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1960s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Greta SauerNo title, 1953

$416

H 15.75 in W 12.6 in

No title

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1953 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 27/100 Printer : Jean Pons (Paris) LCD5358

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1950s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Joan MiróJoan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES.. Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstraction, 1975

$1,184

H 19.49 in W 27.96 in

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES.. Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstraction

By Joan Miró

Located in Madrid, Madrid

Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XIII Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 71 cm Condition: In v...

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1970s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Auguste HerbinVendredi, 1959

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 26 in

Vendredi

By Auguste Herbin

Located in Miami, FL

Vendredi - Plate 10 from the 12 plate Portfolio, 1959 Published by Denise Rene, Paris Lithograph in colors on heavy paper 20 x 26 inches Signed, dated and numbered in ink, edition 20...

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1950s Abstract Geometric 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

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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