René Daniëls Sold at Auction Prices

René Daniëls (1950)

Untitled, signed with intials and dated 1979 (lower right), watercolour on paper, 44x31 cm,

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950). Verwondering (Amazement). oil on canvas 55 ¼ x 74 ¾

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950). Verwondering (Amazement). oil on canvas 55 ¼ x 74 ¾in. (140.2 x 190cm.).

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950). De donkere kamer [The dark room], 1986.

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950) De donkere kamer [The dark room], 1986 screenprint on paper signed with initials and dated 'RD '86' (lower right), published by Code magazine, Amsterdam, from the edition of 450 sheet size 265 x 387 mm., frame size 53 x 63 cm.

Daniëls, René (b.1950). "Columbia news".

Daniëls, René (b.1950). "Columbia news". Drawing, pen and black ink and grey wash, 32,5x25 cm, signed "René Daniels" and "87" in pencil in lower right corner, titled in the image, framed. = SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE IX.

RENE DANIELS (°1950)

'De donkere kamer', 1986. Colour screenprint. Monogrammed and dated in pencil. One of 450 on numb. copies, no. 222. Appeared as a supplement in the magazine 'Code' (as joined here). And: five other 'Code' issues with editions by Ton van Summeren, Han Schuil, Rob Scholte, Martin van Vreden a.o. Description FR 'De donkere kamer', 1986. Sérigraphie en couleur. Monogrammée et datée au crayon. Un des 450 exemplaires sur presse ex. num., n° 222. Paru comme supplément dans le magazine 'Code' (ci-joint). Et: cinq autres numéros 'Code' avec des éditions de Ton van Summeren, Han Schuil, Rob Scholte et Martin van Vreden e.a.. Beschrijving NL 'De donkere kamer', 1986. Kleurenzeefdruk. Gemonogrammeerd en gedateerd in potlood. Een van de 450 op de pers gen. ex., nr. 222. Verscheen als bijlage in het tijdschrift 'Code' (hier bijgevoegd). En: vijf andere 'Code'-uitgaven met edities van ondermeer Ton van Summeren, Han Schuil, Rob Scholte en Martin van Vreden.

René Daniels (1950)

René Daniels (1950), Elba - Sint Helena, E, Published in 1987 by Publishing House Bébert, Rotterdam, and printed by Van Vuuren Ateliers, Rotterdam, the edition comprises ten hors commerce impressions in Roman numerals and 45 impressions numbered 1-45,

René Daniëls (1950)

René Daniëls (1950), Untitled, signed with initials and dated 'rd 1985' (lower right), gouache and crayon on brown paper, 47,5x33,5 cm, With the lightness of butterflies, bow ties flutter across the paper of this compelling work by René Daniëls, yet ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ was not written by Daniëls, let alone painted by him. Things are never what they seem with Daniëls; every depiction has a double meaning, referring to both reality and art at the same time. As these qualities can never be experienced at the same time, there will always be a separation between them, which Daniëls calls “the membrane”. The separation of art on the one hand and reality on the other, is true for most works of art, but for Daniëls the separation became a constant returning theme in his work. His famous bow tie depictions are exemplary of his approach to the dilemma of the disconnection between art and reality. This elegant piece of clothing, associated with the gear of intellectuals and the outfit for festive moments, has become one of the most complicated, but also one of the most celebrated of Daniëls’ motifs. The bow tie can be interpreted as just a piece of cloth, as a spatial motif or, as an exhibition room consisting of two side walls and a back wall seen in schematic perspective. When looking closer, the ‘walls’ either have blank spaces where paintings are about to be hanged, or have white coloured picture frame-like shapes or just nothing. But the patches of paint or the left-out spaces might also be just there to accentuate the representation of the bow tie itself. This is what Daniëls’ paintings do to you: feeding you with a sense of ambiguity and a feeling that someone is taking the mickey out of you. By looking we engage in the process of questioning the image and what it represents, and we seem to enrol in an ever-ongoing game of seeing, interpreting and then changing our ideas all over again. Daniëls’ work is about 'the constantly changing meaning of things': Do I see what I see? Is it there or is it not? It reminds of Magritte: “ceci n'est pas une pipe”, which for the French philosopher Michel Foucault was all about questioning the very concept of 'image'. After a disillusioned start in the late 1970s under the wings of the Neue Wilden - they were too serious and did not understand Daniëls’ humour – Daniëls’ work was shown at a number of large exhibitions, like the 1981 Westkunst exhibition of Kaspar König in Cologne, the Documenta 7 in Kassel in 1982 and in 1983 at the Metro Pictures gallery in New York.  Although Daniëls’ work seemed to fit in with the revival of expressive, figurative painting, he never felt at home with Neo-Expressionism. He was looking for lightness and perspective, or in his own words: for an 'amused handling of reality'. His great inspirators were Duchamp, Magritte, Picabia and Broodthaers, artists of the ironic distance, with a love for language and literature and a sardonic view of the painter's craft.In 1986 Els Hoek – an expert on his work - wrote in her article “Onvoltooid Verleden Tijd” that Daniëls’ work actually is never finished: "Even though he made it years ago and hasn't touched it since - his work remains open to new meanings." Daniëls plays with us, we play with his art: by securing this work you are sure of an everlasting play date. Enjoy! LiteratureRené Daniëls : schilderijen en tekeningen 1976-1986, Stedelijk Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven, 1986, passimRené Daniëls : Onvoltooid verleden tijd / Els Hoek, Metropolis M, 7 (1986) 2, pp 12-23René Daniëls, Institut Néerlandais Parijs, 1994, passimHet onvoltooide kunstwerk: Het oeuvre van René Daniëls / Paul Depondt, Ons Erfdeel, jrg. 38 (1995), pp. 55-63René Daniëls, Lauren O’Neill-Butler, Artforum, Summer 2014           ,

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950). De donkere kamer [The dark room], 1986.

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950) De donkere kamer [The dark room], 1986 screenprint on paper signed with initials and dated 'RD86.' (lower right), published by Code magazine, Amsterdam, from the edition of 450 copies sheet size 266 x 387 mm.

RENE DANIELS (°1950) (TO BE ATTRIBUTED TO)

Untitled, 1982. Black marker. Monogrammed and dated in pencil. Frame. Description FR Sans titre, 1982. Feutre noir. Monogrammé et daté au crayon. Cadre. Beschrijving NL Zonder titel, 1982. Zwarte stift. Gemonogrammeerd en gedateerd in potlood. Kader.

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950)

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950) R'dam, 1987 screenprint on paper signed with initials, dated, inscribed and numbered '123/160 RD R'dam 1986' (lower centre), from 'De Kelder de Zolder, published by Bébert, Rotterdam sheet size 250 x 325 mm., frame size 29 x 36.5 cm.

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950)

René Daniëls (Dutch 1950) De donkere kamer [The dark room], 1986 screenprint on paper signed with initials and dated 'RD86' (lower right), published by Code magazine, Amsterdam, from the edition of 450 copies image size 26 x 38 cm., frame size 49 x 61 cm.

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950) Het schoolbestuur is oneens met EG bepalingen lithog

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950) Het schoolbestuur is oneens met EG bepalingen lithograph 56.5 x 75.5cm.

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950) De donkere kamer silkscreen in colours on paper 27 x

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950) De donkere kamer silkscreen in colours on paper 27 x 38.5cm.

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950) Lland Stival lithograph in colours on paper 113 x 83

RENÉ DANIËLS (B. 1950) Lland Stival lithograph in colours on paper 113 x 83cm.

RENÉ DANIËLS (EINDHOVEN 1950)

‘De Kelder de Zolder’ (from This Box Contains The Items You Ordered) (1987) Signed, titled and dated 1987 on the inside of the lid of the box Edition of 160 Published by Bébert, Rotterdam Fabric, screenprint, pencil and wooden box, H. 9.5 x W. 18.5 x D. 3.5 cm (box) Including the screenprint in black R'DAM, signed with initials, titled, dated 1986 and numbered 2/160, 19.7 x 28.7 cm (measured within the mount) Provenance: - Uitgeverij Bébert, Rotterdam - Corporate collection, the Netherlands, acquired from the above (c. 2019) Note: Rene Daniels’ oeuvre is filled with topographical references. The bow tie design for example; is a reference to the garage boxes which lined the football fields near his parents' house. The bow itself resembles square paintings hanging from the exhibition walls. Please note: condition reports and additional photos are available upon request: info@aagauctioneers.com / +31 (0) 20 30 12 950.

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Untitled oil on canvas 200 x 150cm.

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Untitled oil on canvas 200 x 150cm.

René Daniels (Dutch, 1950) - Perspectiefkorrektie - 1980s

Perspectiefkorrektie - 1980s Pencil on paper - 26,8 x 21 cm Titled on top Provenance: Collection of a gentleman, Brussels

René Daniels (Dutch, 1950) - Heimwee - 1980s

Heimwee - 1980s Pencil and watercolor on paper 31 x 23,3 cm titled and dedicated top center Provenance: Collection of a gentleman, Brussels

René Daniëls (b. 1950), Untitled,

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Untitled signed with the artist’s initials and dated 'rd 83' (lower right) watercolour, gouache and ink on paper 41.5 x 29.5cm. Executed in 1983 ,

René Daniëls (b. 1950), De Geniale Zônes,

René Daniëls (b. 1950) De Geniale Zônes signed with the artist’s initials, titled and dated 'de geniale zônes rd 83' (lower right) watercolour and graphite on paper 41.5 x 30cm. Executed in 1983 ,

RENE DANIELS (°1950)

'Elba-Sint Helena', 1987. Etching and aquatint. Suite of three prints. One of the ten roman numbered copies, this one being nr. X/X/ All monogrammed, dated and numbered in pencil. The first print titled by hand. All framed. We join the orig. cardboard folder. Provenance: Jan Vercruysse. Description FR 'Elba-Sint Helena', 1987. Eau-forte et aquatinte. Une série de trois. Un des dix exemplaires numérotés. Tous monogrammées, signées et numérotées à la mine de plomb. Titre manuscrit sur la première estampe. Tous encadrées. Avec dossier original. Provenance: Jan Vercruysse. Beschrijving NL 'Elba-Sint Helena', 1987. Ets en aquatint. Reeks van drie. Eén van de tien Romeins genummerde exemplaren, nr. X/X. Alle gemonogrammeerd en getekend in potlood 'RD 87' en genummerd. De eerste prent is eigenhandig getiteld. Alle in kader. Met originele kaft. Herkomst: Jan Vercruysse.

René Daniëls (b.1950) De Kelder de Zolder; R'DAM

René Daniëls (b.1950) De Kelder de Zolder; R'DAM Painted bow tie, from the edition of 160, each unique, housed within the original printed wooden box, 95 x 187 x 35mm (3 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 1 3/8in) (multiple); together with an ink drawing on paper, 1986, signed, titled and numbered from the edition of 160 in ink, sheet 250 x 325mm (9 7/8 x 12 3/4in) (unframed) (3) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Borsalino oil on canvas 31 ½ x 23 5/8in. (80 x 60cm.)

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Borsalino signed 'René Daniëls' (on the overlap); signed and dated twice 'René Daniëls 1981 René Daniëls 1981' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 31 ½ x 23 5/8in. (80 x 60cm.) Painted in 1981

René Daniëls (Eindhoven 1950)

Lland Stival Signed with initials, titled and dated '85 lower centre Numbered 96/120 lower right Screenprint in colours, 115 x 84 cm Note: This screenprint was specifically made for the 1985 Holland Festival. It was the first time René Daniëls used his iconic bow tie design, which resembles square paintings hanging on exhibition walls. A booklet about all designs made for the Holland Festival is included.

RENÉ DANIËLS - Leda en de zwaan

RENÉ DANIËLS - Leda en de zwaan ♠

René Daniëls (b.1950) De Kelder de Zolder; R'DAM

René Daniëls (b.1950) De Kelder de Zolder; R'DAM Painted bow tie, from the edition of 160, each unique, housed within the original printed wooden box, 95 x 187 x 35mm (3 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 1 3/8in) (multiple); together with an ink drawing on paper, 1986, signed, titled and numbered from the edition of 160 in ink, sheet 250 x 325mm (9 7/8 x 12 3/4in) (unframed) (3) This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

René Daniëls (Eindhoven 1950)

De kelder de zolder' (From: This box contains the items you ordered) Signed, titled and dated 1987 on the inside of the lid of the box Edition 160 Published by Bébert, Rotterdam Fabric, screenprint, pencil and wooden box, 3.5 x 18.9 x 9.8 cm (box) Note: Rene Daniels’ oeuvre is filled with topographical references. The bow tie design for example; is a reference to the garage boxes which lined the football fields near his parents house. The bow itself resembles square paintings hanging from the exhibition walls.

Napoleon's last years by René Daniels

- DANIELS, René (Dutch 1950). Elba - St. Helena, 1987. A set of three etchings, aquatints in black, each signed with initials and dated 'RD'87' (lower left) and numbered '19/45' (lower right), one titled (lower centre), published by Bébert, Rotterdam, and printed by Van Vuuren Ateliers, Rotterdam; each framed behind glass (some insect detritus inside the frames). Light cockling to lower and upper edges, else in good condition.

Unfolded! Dark room by Daniels

- DANIELS, René (Dutch 1950). De donkere kamer [The dark room], 1986. Screenprint in colours, signed with initials and dated 'RD 86' (lower right in the image), published by Code magazine, Amsterdam, in the edition of 450 copies; mounted under passe-partout and framed behind glass. One very light handling crease, else in very good condition. Rare unfolded copy.

Herrings eating herrings by René Daniëls a.o.

- DANIELS, René (Dutch 1950). Hollandse nieuwe ontdekt hoe goed Hollandse nieuwe smaakt, 1982. Lithograph in black, signed and dated 'René Daniëls 1982' (lower left), titled (lower centre) and numbered 'HS I/III' (lower right), with printer's blindstamp (lower right), loose as issued, enclosed with title leaf (foxed), protective sheets and 9 other lithographs by Piet Dieleman, Jan Dierman, Theo van de Goor, Hans Könings, Leo Mennen, Mathieu Meyers, Kars Persoon, Teuni Tukker, and Henk Visch in the original cardboard portfolio (sl. worn), published by Geert Schriever on the occasion of the exhibition at Van Reekummuseum Apeldoorn and printed by Steendrukkerij Amsterdam. Very light yellowing to the upper and right edges (c. 1 mm wide), else lithograph in excellent condition. Hors Commerce copy aside the edition of 50. Portfolio complete. Exhibition catalogue added: Ober, Jerven & Geert Schriever. René Daniels, Piet Dieleman, Jan Dierman, Theo vd Goor, Hans Könings, Leo Mennen, Matheu Meyers, Kars Persoon, Tuini Tukker, Henk Visch. Apeldoorn, van Reekummuseum, 1982, 48 pp.

RENÉ DANIËLS | Untitled

signed with the artist's initials and dated '79' watercolour on paper

RENÉ DANIËLS | Galago Galidictis

titled watercolour on paper Executed 'circa' 1980.

RENÉ DANIËLS | Mosselen (Mussels)

watercolour on paper

René Daniëls (1950)

Elba - Sint Helena, The portfolio with three aquatints on wove paper. All signed in pencil with he artist's initials and dated 'RD 87' (lower right), one print titled 'elba-st helena' (lower centre). Each print numbered IV/X (there where 10 HP impressions in Roman numerals and 45 impressions numbered 1-45) prints resp. 25x20 and 26,5x35,5 cm, the full sheets 65x51 cm Published in 1987 by Publishing House Bébert, Rotterdam, and printed by Van Vuuren Ateliers, Rotterdam.

René Daniels - a very large signed screenprint

- DANIELS, René (Dutch 1950). Lland Stival, 1985. Screenprint in colours, titled and signed with initials and dated 'R.D. '85' (lower centre), numbered '12/120' (lower right); framed behind glass. Original tape on the front of the frame removed. Good condition.

René Daniëls (1950)

Exhibition poster 'Holland Festival 1-30 Juni 1985' offset print on paper, 117x81,5 cm Provenance: Acquired at the Holland Festival.

René Daniëls (1950)

De donkere kamer signed with initials in pencil and dated '86 (lower right) silkscreen in colours, 38,5x26,5 cm From: 'Code' magazine, issued in June 1986.

René Daniels (1950)

de kelder de zolder signed, titled and dated '87 (inside the box) painted bow tie, velvet and silkscreened wooden box, from the edition of 160 individual copies, 10x19x3,5 cm From: 'this box contains items you ordered', published by Bébert, Rotterdam, in 1987. Also enclosed from the same edition: ‘RDAM', numbered 87/160, monogrammed, titled and dated 1986 in ink, silkscreen in black , from the edition of 160 copies, 25x32,5 cm.

René Daniëls (1950)

de kelder de zolder' signed inside of the box, titled and dated '87 painted bow tie, velvet and silkscreened wooden box, from the edition of 160 individual copies, 10x19x3,5 cm. From: 'this box contains items you ordered', published by Bébert, Rotterdam, in 1987. Also enclosed from the same edition: ‘RDAM', numbered 14/160, monogrammed, titled and dated 1986 in ink, silkscreen in black and drawing in brown ink, from the edition of 160 copies, 25x32,5 cm. Provenance: Luiscius, Den Bosch, acquired in 2009.

René Daniels - a very large signed screenprint

- DANIELS, René (Dutch 1950). Lland Stival, 1985. Screenprint in colours, signed with initials and dated 'R.D. '85' (lower centre) and numbered '77/120' (lower right); framed behind glass. Good condition.

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Untitled (Man with Watering Can)

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Untitled (Man with Watering Can) watercolour and ink on paper 30 x 21cm.

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Apollinaire oil on canvas 203 x 152 cm.

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Apollinaire oil on canvas 203 x 152 cm.

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Kades; Kaden signed with the artist's initials and dated 'RD 87' (lower right); titled 'KADES; Kaden' (lower centre) pencil and watercolour on paper 27 x 35.5 cm. Executed in 1987

René Daniëls (b. 1950) De revue passeren signed with the artist's initials and dated 'RD 82' (lower right); titled 'de revue passeren' (lower centre) pencil, graphite and watercolour on paper 23 x 31 cm. Executed in 1982

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Piccadilly Circus signed, titled and dated 'R Daniels 81 picc circus' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 40 x 40 cm. Painted in 1981

René Daniëls (b. 1950) Untitled (Gent) signed with the artist's initials and dated 'RD 80' (lower centre) chalk and watercolour on paper 34.5 x 40 cm. Executed in 1980

René Daniels (b. 1950)

René Daniels (b. 1950) Elba, St. Helena the set of three etchings with aquatint, 1987, on wove paper, each signed with initials and dated in pencil, numbered 24/45, from the edition of forty-five plus 10 H.C., published by Bébert, Rotterdam, with the original titled cardboard box, some, wear, tear and staining on the box, the sheets with margins, framed, unexamined out of the frame, generally in very good condition 760 x 620 mm. (the box) (4)

René Daniels (b. 1950)

René Daniels (b. 1950) De kelder, de zolder the multiple, 1987, fabric, wooden box, screenprint and pencil, signed, dated and inscribed with title in pencil on the inner lid, from the edition of 700 published by Publishing House Bébert, Rotterdam, in very good condition 190 x 96 x 35 mm.