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Sigmar Polke Art

German, 1941-2010
Sigmar Polke was an influential German artist whose inventive paintings and photographs used non-traditional materials, such as meteorite dust or detergent. The artist once stated,“There has to be an element in of risk-taking for me in my work.” His wry probing of aesthetic taste is evident in his work “Alice im Wunderland (Alice in Wonderland)” (1972), a painting layered with irony, psychological states, and fiction. Born on February 13, 1941, in Oels, Polke and his family were expelled to East Germany after the World War II. Growing up in the German Democratic Republic left a lasting impact on the artist, especially the sensorial overload of consumer culture he experienced upon moving to West Germany in 1953. While studying at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Polke, Gerhard Richter, and Konrad Lueg created what is now known as capitalist realism. Together, these artists responded to the nationalistic themes of socialist realism, while also critiquing West Germany’s burgeoning consumer society. Polke’s work went on to have a profound impact on a generation of young American artists, including Julian Schnabel and David Salle. Polke died on June 10, 2010, in Cologne, Germany, at the age of 69. Today, his works are included in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London, the Kunstmuseum Bonn in Germany, and the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, among others.
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Artist: Sigmar Polke
Sigmar Polke, Bargeld Lacht: Pop Art, Capitalist Realism, Signed Print
Sigmar Polke, Bargeld Lacht: Pop Art, Capitalist Realism, Signed Print

Sigmar Polke, Bargeld Lacht: Pop Art, Capitalist Realism, Signed Print

By Sigmar Polke

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sigmar Polke (German, 1941 – 2010) Bargeld Lacht, 2002 Medium: Colour offset and screenprint on cardboard Dimensions: 70 × 50 cm Edition of 70 + X: Hand-signed, numbered and dated Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sigmar Polke Art

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Sigmar Polke, Näherin - Limited Edition, German Pop Art, Original Print
Sigmar Polke, Näherin - Limited Edition, German Pop Art, Original Print

Sigmar Polke, Näherin - Limited Edition, German Pop Art, Original Print

By Sigmar Polke

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sigmar Polke Näherin, 1967 Medium: Offset lithograph on card stock Dimensions: 9 3/10 × 9 3/10 in 23.5 × 23.5 cm Edition of 500: Not signed (as issued) Condition: Excellent

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Offset

Sigmar Polke: Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut
Sigmar Polke: Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut

Sigmar Polke: Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut

By Sigmar Polke

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sigmar Polke (German, 1941-2010) Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut (Parkett No. 30), 1980/91 Medium: Digital print on vinyl with acrylic lacquer, mounted o...

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Sigmar Polke, S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H. - 1996, Lithograph, Signed Print
Sigmar Polke, S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H. - 1996, Lithograph, Signed Print

Sigmar Polke, S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H. - 1996, Lithograph, Signed Print

By Sigmar Polke

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sigmar Polke (German, 1941-2010) S. schmeckt Pfirsich von H. (S. Tastes Peach from H.), 1996 Medium: Grano-lithograph in colours with embossing, on Bütten board Dimensions: 59.1 × 77...

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"Samson and Delilah" screenprint by Sigmar Polke from "Kinderstern" portfolio
"Samson and Delilah" screenprint by Sigmar Polke from "Kinderstern" portfolio

"Samson and Delilah" screenprint by Sigmar Polke from "Kinderstern" portfolio

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Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut

Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut

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"Dr Pabscht het z’Schpiez s’Schpäckbschteck z’schpät bschteut (tongue twister in Swiss-German: The pope ordered the bacon cutlery in Spiez too late)", 1980/1991 (for Parkett 30) Comp...

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Preisvergliech (Price Comparison)

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By Sigmar Polke

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Sigmar Polke Preisvergliech (Price Comparison), 2001 offset lithograph/silkscreen on card stock 39 1/2 x 27 inches Edition of 75 signed, dated and numbered recto in ink; printer...

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Sigmar Polke art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Sigmar Polke art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Sigmar Polke in offset print, lithograph, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the post-war style. Not every interior allows for large Sigmar Polke art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jochen Cerny, Dieter Roth, and Peter Klasen. Sigmar Polke art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,084 and tops out at $33,946, while the average work can sell for $1,959.