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

$293

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

$293

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

$293

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

$528

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

Angelo SavelliLotus, c. 1965

$1,500

H 26 in W 21.5 in D 1 in

Lotus

By Angelo Savelli

Located in Missouri, MO

Angelo Savelli (1911-1995) "Lotus" c. 1965 Collage and Lithograph Signed, Titled and Numbered Ed. 58/200 Framed Size: approx 26 x 21 inches Image Size: approx. 23 x 19 inches Octob...

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1960s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

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

Raymond ParkerRed, Orange, Blue, Purple, 1969

$925

H 22.25 in W 30 in D 0.1 in

Red, Orange, Blue, Purple

By Raymond Parker

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Raymond Parker – American (1922-1990) Title: Red, Orange, Blue, Purple Year: 1969 Medium: Color Lithograph Sight size: 22.25 x 30 inches. Sheet size: 22.25 x 30 inches Sig...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Color, Lithograph

John BaldessariSCARCE limited edition Spanish/English protest poster, Signed by John Baldessari, 1984

$9,500

H 24.5 in W 18 in

SCARCE limited edition Spanish/English protest poster, Signed by John Baldessari

By John Baldessari

Located in New York, NY

John Baldessari Flowers of Life for Central America/Flores de Vida por Centro America (Hand Signed), 1984 Rare Offset Lithograph (Hand signed by Baldessari) 24 3/5 × 18 inches Boldly...

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1980s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Offset, Lithograph, Permanent Marker

Emilio PucciMystery of Womanhood 1947 original signed Emilio Pucci Kaleidoscopic lithograph, 1947

$2,500

H 25.75 in W 18.25 in

Mystery of Womanhood 1947 original signed Emilio Pucci Kaleidoscopic lithograph

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Paonia, CO

Mystery of Womanhood is an original 1947 pencil signed limited edition ( 31 / 100 ) lithograph by Emilio Pucci. It is from a set of six lithographs...

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Emmanuel PoirierStill Life - Lithograph by Emmanuel Poirier - 1950, 1950

$411

H 14.97 in W 10.87 in D 0.04 in

Still Life - Lithograph by Emmanuel Poirier - 1950

Located in Roma, IT

"Still Life" 1950s is a splendid lithograph, engraved by the artist Emmanuel Poirier. The state of preservation of the artwork is excellent. Numbered an hand-signed, on the bottom ...

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1950s Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Carlos MéridaEstampas Del Popol Vuh, 1943

$1,250

H 29.35 in W 22.25 in D 1.5 in

Estampas Del Popol Vuh

By Carlos Mérida

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Carlos Merida (Guatemalan, 1891-1984) Title: Estampas Del Popol Vuh Year: 1943 Medium: Color lithograph Edition: Unumbered of 1000 Paper: Wove ...

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1840s Abstract Impressionist Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Théo Tobiasse1983 Signed Lithograph L'enfant habillé de lumière mystique, 1983

$850

H 25.5 in W 30 in D 1 in

1983 Signed Lithograph L'enfant habillé de lumière mystique

By Théo Tobiasse

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Artist: Theo Tobiasse Title: "L'enfant habille de lumiere mystique" The child dressed in mystic light Lithograph on Japanese vellum Size: 25.25'' x 30.5'' In Edition: signed, ...

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1980s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Stephen Sholinsky"On High" Modern Abstract Geometric Lithograph Edition 59 of 125

$450

H 33 in W 45 in D 1.75 in

"On High" Modern Abstract Geometric Lithograph Edition 59 of 125

Located in Houston, TX

Modern abstract geometric lithograph with neutral tones. The work is signed, titled, and editioned by the artist in pencil along the bott...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)Red Nude and Bird 1981 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph, 1981

$3,500

H 25.5 in W 20 in D 1 in

Red Nude and Bird 1981 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Guillaume Corneille Red Nude and Bird 1981 Nu Rouge Á L'Oiseau Print, Signed Lithograph on wove paper 25.5 x 20 " inches Signed in pencil and dated and marked AP 25/25 ( Artist Proo...

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1980s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph

Emile HugonPoetry - Photo-lithograph on Cardboard - Early 20th Century, Early 20th Century

$352

H 13 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in

Poetry - Photo-lithograph on Cardboard - Early 20th Century

By Emile Hugon

Located in Roma, IT

Poetry is an original photo-lithograph on ivory-colored cardboard realized by Anonymous Artist of the XX Century. The Text on the artwork: "I want to Heal like a beaten animal; I ...

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Early 20th Century Modern Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Lithograph, Photogravure

Deborah RemingtonQuadra, Seven Color Lithograph, 1989

$925

H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.1 in

Quadra, Seven Color Lithograph

By Deborah Remington

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Deborah Remington, American (1930-2010) Title: Quadra Date: 1989 Medium: Color Lithograph on ivory wove German etching paper Sheet size: 27 3⁄8 x 20 5⁄8 in. (69.5 x 52.3 cm) ...

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1980s Abstract Bernhard Heiliger Art

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Paper, 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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