Alfred (1903) Jensen Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alfred (1903) Jensen Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 02, 2024
Alfred Julio Jensen, American (1903-1981), Untitled, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 54/150
Est: $400 - $600
Alfred Julio Jensen American, (1903-1981) Untitled, 1973 color lithograph, ed. 54/150 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Sep. 24, 2024
Alfred Jensen - 150 Years of Growth Great Neck Public Schools - 1965 Serigraph 35" x 23"
Est: $150 - $275
"150 Years of Growth Great Neck Public Schools" by Alfred Jensen, 1965 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 35 x 23 inches, with an image size of 22 x 22 inches. The Serigraph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 12, 2024
Alfred Jensen: Untitled (Pyramide)
Est: CHF12,000 - CHF15,000
Alfred Jensen (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Glen Ridge) Untitled (Pyramide) Öl auf Karton / Oil on cardboard 1964 29,5x39,5 cm / 29.5x39.5 cm Signatur / Signature Oben links vom Künstler signiert und datiert "Al Jensen 1964" Signed and dated "Al Jensen 1964" by the artist upper left Provenienz / Provenance Slg. Eberhard W. Kornfeld, Bern, rückseitig mit dem Sammlerstempel, Lugt 913b The Eberhard W. Kornfeld Collection, Bern, with the collector's stamp on the reverse, Lugt 913b Ausstellungen / Exhibitions Winterthur 2015, Kunstmuseum, Alfred Jensen, Werke aus Schweizer Sammlungen, Kat. Nr. 47 Winterthur 2015, Kunstmuseum, Alfred Jensen, Werke aus Schweizer Sammlungen, cat. no. 47 Zustand / Condition Farbfrisch und in tadelloser Erhaltung Fresh colours and in impeccable condition Erläuterungen / Comments Abstrakte Farbkomposition, die geometrische Muster aufnimmt und unter dem Eindruck einer grossen Reise entstanden sein dürfte, die Jensen 1964 mit seiner Frau Regina Bogat unternahm. Zunächst reisten sie per Schiff über den Atlantik nach Europa, besuchten verschiedene Städte und überquerten dann das Mittelmeer, um Alexandria und Kairo zu besuchen. Abstract colour composition that incorporates geometric patterns and was probably created under the influence of a long journey that Jensen undertook with his wife Regina Bogat in 1964. They first travelled by ship across the Atlantic to Europe, visited various cities and then crossed the Mediterranean to visit Alexandria and Cairo. MWST / VAT Mehrwertsteuer auf dem Zuschlagspreis plus Aufgeld / VAT on hammer price plus buyer's premium Erwartete Ausrufzeit / Estimated Auction Time of Lot (+/- 30min) 12.09.2024; 16:40 h (MEST / CET) For further information visit our website (www.kornfeld.ch) Versandkosten / Shipping cost Schweiz / Switzerland: CHF 115.- Europa / Europe: CHF 185.- Übrige Länder / Other countries: CHF 235.-
Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen AG
Sep. 12, 2024
Alfred Jensen: Odd and Even Magic II
Est: CHF20,000 - CHF25,000
Alfred Jensen (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Glen Ridge) Odd and Even Magic II Öl auf Leinwand / Oil on canvas 1960 51x68,5 cm / 51x68.5 cm Signatur / Signature Rückseitig vom Künstler betitelt, datiert und signiert "Odd and Even Magic II / Size 27"x20" / Painted in 1960 by / Alfred Jensen" Titled, dated and signed by the artist on the reverse "Odd and Even Magic II / Size 27 "x20" / Painted in 1960 by / Alfred Jensen" Provenienz / Provenance Galerie Kornfeld, Bern Slg. Eberhard W. Kornfeld, Bern, rückseitig mit dem Sammlerstempel, Lugt 913b Kornfeld Gallery, Bern The Eberhard W. Kornfeld Collection, Bern, with the collector's stamp on the reverse, Lugt 913b Ausstellungen / Exhibitions Zürich 1966, Galerie Renée Ziegler, Alfred Jensen, Kat. Nr. 7 Hannover/Humlebaek/Bern 1973, Kestner-Gesellschaft/Louisiana/Kunsthalle, Alfred Jensen, Kat. Nr. 23 Davos 1998/1999, Kirchner Museum, Werke aus der Sammlung Eberhard W. Kornfeld, Kat. Nr. 165 Winterthur 2015, Kunstmuseum, Alfred Jensen, Werke aus Schweizer Sammlungen, Kat. Nr. 26 Zurich 1966, Galerie Renée Ziegler, Alfred Jensen, cat. no. 7 Hanover/Humlebaek/Bern 1973, Kestner-Gesellschaft/Louisiana/Kunsthalle, Alfred Jensen, cat. no. 23 Davos 1998/1999, Kirchner Museum, Werke aus der Sammlung Eberhard W. Kornfeld, cat. no. 165 Winterthur 2015, Kunstmuseum, Alfred Jensen, Werke aus Schweizer Sammlungen, cat. no. 26 Zustand / Condition Etwas Krakelüren in der pastosen Farbe. In sehr guter Erhaltung Some craquelures in the impasto colour. In very good condition Erläuterungen / Comments Alfred Jensen war ein grosser Theoretiker seiner Zeit, was sich auch in seinen Bildern niederschlug. Wieland Schmied schrieb dazu: "Die Zahl der Ordnungssysteme, in die sich Alfred Jensen versenkt hat, ist scheinbar unbegrenzt: die Kalender der Maya und der Inka und die Baupläne der mexikanischen und ägyptischen Pyramiden, indianische und chinesische Zahlensysteme, Schriften, Symbole und Hieroglyphen, die Regel des Goldenen Schnitts, die Lehren der Pythagoräer und der Orphiker, die Zeichen und Häuser des Tierkreises, das delphische Orakel und die Weissagungen des I Ging, Leonardo da Vincis Schriften und Goethes Farbenlehre". Vorliegend greift Jensen das Zusammenspiel von geraden und ungeraden Zahlen auf und transponiert dieses farblich und geometrisch auf die Leinwand. Alfred Jensen was a great theorist of his time, which was also reflected in his paintings. Wieland Schmied wrote: "The number of systems of order in which Alfred Jensen immersed himself is seemingly unlimited: the calendars of the Maya and the Incas and the blueprints of the Mexican and Egyptian pyramids, Indian and Chinese number systems, scripts, symbols and hieroglyphics, the rule of the golden ratio, the teachings of the Pythagoreans and the Orphics, the signs and houses of the zodiac, the Delphic oracle and the prophecies of the I Ching, Leonardo da Vinci's writings and Goethe's theory of colours." In this work, Jensen takes up the interplay of even and odd numbers and transposes it onto the canvas in terms of colour and geometry. MWST / VAT Mehrwertsteuer auf dem Zuschlagspreis plus Aufgeld / VAT on hammer price plus buyer's premium Erwartete Ausrufzeit / Estimated Auction Time of Lot (+/- 30min) 12.09.2024; 16:40 h (MEST / CET) For further information visit our website (www.kornfeld.ch) Versandkosten / Shipping cost Schweiz / Switzerland: CHF 145.- Europa / Europe: CHF 255.- Übrige Länder / Other countries: CHF 330.-
Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen AG
Sep. 12, 2024
Alfred Jensen: Electric Induction from positive White to negative White as well as from negative Black to positive Black making a clockwise flow of energy
Est: CHF7,200 - CHF9,000
Alfred Jensen (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Glen Ridge) Electric Induction from positive White to negative White as well as from negative Black to positive Black making a clockwise flow of energy Aquarell und Deckfarben auf festem Velin mit Blindstempel "Strathmore" / Watercolour and opaque colours on firm wove paper with blindstamp "Strathmore" 1965 58,7x73,8 cm / 58.7x73.8 cm Signatur / Signature Unten rechts vom Künstler in Pinsel in Schwarz signiert und datiert "Alfred Jensen / Feb. 18 - 1965" daneben betitelt "Electric Induction / from positive White / to negative White / as well as from negative Black / to positive Black making a clockwise flow of energy" Signed and dated "Alfred Jensen / Feb. 18 - 1965" in black brush by the artist lower right, next titled "Electric Induction / from positive White / to negative White / as well as from negative Black / to positive Black making a clockwise flow of energy" Provenienz / Provenance Privatsammlung Schweiz Private collection Switzerland Zustand / Condition In den oberen Ecken Reissnagellöcher. Farbfrisch und in sehr schöner Gesamterhaltung pinholes in the upper corners. Fresh colours and in very fine overall condition Erläuterungen / Comments Eine wunderbare Vorarbeit zur gleichnamigen und ähnlich aufgebauten Lithographie. A marvellous preparatory work for the similarly structured lithograph of the same name. Erwartete Ausrufzeit / Estimated Auction Time of Lot (+/- 30min) 12.09.2024; 16:35 h (MEST / CET) For further information visit our website (www.kornfeld.ch) Versandkosten / Shipping cost Schweiz / Switzerland: CHF 145.- Europa / Europe: CHF 255.- Übrige Länder / Other countries: CHF 330.-
Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen AG
Sep. 12, 2024
Alfred Jensen: Fourtysixth Time Inc's Project Diagram
Est: CHF10,000 - CHF12,500
Alfred Jensen (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Glen Ridge) Fourtysixth Time Inc's Project Diagram Öl über Vorzeichnung in schwarzer Kreide auf festem Velin / Oil over preparatory drawing in black chalk on firm wove paper 1959 46x38 cm / 46x38 cm Signatur / Signature Unten rechts vom Künstler signiert und datiert "al jensen Feb 2; 1959". Oben betitelt "Fourtysixth Time Inc's project / diagram" Signed and dated "al jensen Feb 2; 1959" by the artist lower right. Titled "Fourtysixth Time Inc's project / diagram" at the top Provenienz / Provenance Galerie Kornfeld und Klipstein, Bern Privatsammlung Schweiz Kornfeld and Klipstein Gallery, Bern Private collection Switzerland Ausstellungen / Exhibitions Hannover/Bern 1973, Kestner-Gesellschaft/Kunsthalle, Al Jensen, Nr. 21 Hanover/Bern 1973, Kestner-Gesellschaft/Kunsthalle, Al Jensen, no. 21 Zustand / Condition Das Papier etwas gebräunt, ansonsten farbfrisch und gut in der Erhaltung The paper somewhat browned, otherwise fresh colours and good condition Erläuterungen / Comments Skizze für das von Henry Luce III 1959 in Auftrag gegebene und 1967 durch einen Brand zerstörte Wandbild "The Title Makers" im Pariser Verlagsgebäude der Time/Life Inc. Sketch for the mural "The Title Makers" commissioned by Henry Luce III in 1959 and destroyed by fire in 1967 in the Paris publishing house of Time/Life Inc. Erwartete Ausrufzeit / Estimated Auction Time of Lot (+/- 30min) 12.09.2024; 16:35 h (MEST / CET) For further information visit our website (www.kornfeld.ch) Versandkosten / Shipping cost Schweiz / Switzerland: CHF 130.- Europa / Europe: CHF 230.- Übrige Länder / Other countries: CHF 290.-
Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen AG
Aug. 16, 2024
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) Guatemala - American
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) ; Temple of Hera Lacinia ; 1960 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 96,5 x 66 cm (38 x 26 in.) ; farme size 100,5 x 70,5 cm (39 1/2 x 27 3/4 in.) ; signed, named and dated on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $585 , National post with tracking service $290 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $415 , National post with tracking service $235
Art-Torg
Aug. 10, 2024
Original lithograph from 1 Cent Life portfolio- Original price € 85
Est: €200 - €300
Alfred Jensen. Original lithograph from 1 Cent Life portfolio. From the rare limited edition: 939/2000. Publisher: E.W. Kornfeld Switzerland. Guaranteed 100% authentic. With centerfold. There is printed text on verso.
Art Atelier
Aug. 04, 2024
ATTR TO ALFRED JENSEN ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Alfred Julio Jensen, Guatemalan, German, American, 1903 to 1981, watercolor painting on cardboard depicting an abstract composition. Signed lower right. Alfred Julio Jensen was an abstract painter. His paintings are often characterized by grids of brightly colored triangles, circles or squares, painted in thick impasto. Conveying a complex web of ideas, often incorporating calligraphy or numerical systems, they are frequently referred to as concrete abstract art. After his death in 1981, the Guggenheim organized a major retrospective of his work, having held his solo exhibition there in 1961.Modern and Contemporary Fine Art, Abstract Paintings, Wall Art, and collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 31, 2024
Alfred Julio Jensen, American 1903-1981, The Image, The Constant Light Recto Lightness with Grey, Double Sided Gouache and Pencil on Paper
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Alfred Julio Jensen American, 1903-1981 The Image, The Constant Light Recto Lightness with Grey Double Sided Gouache and Pencil on Paper Signed and dated on one side, Nov. 16 1953. Losses to corner. Provenance: The Estate of Theodore A Bonin
Nye & Company
Jun. 01, 2024
Alfred Julio Jensen, American (1903-1981), Untitled, 1973, silkscreen, ed. 150/150
Est: $800 - $1,200
Alfred Julio Jensen American, (1903-1981) Untitled, 1973 silkscreen, ed. 150/150 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 01, 2024
Alfred Julio Jensen, American (1903-1981), Untitled, 1973, from Portfolio, screenprint in colors on wove paper, ed. 149/150
Est: $700 - $900
Alfred Julio Jensen American, (1903-1981) Untitled, 1973, from Portfolio screenprint in colors on wove paper, ed. 149/150 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 01, 2024
ATTR TO ALFRED JENSEN ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Alfred Julio Jensen, Guatemalan, German, American, 1903 to 1981, watercolor painting on cardboard depicting an abstract composition. Signed lower right. Alfred Julio Jensen was an abstract painter. His paintings are often characterized by grids of brightly colored triangles, circles or squares, painted in thick impasto. Conveying a complex web of ideas, often incorporating calligraphy or numerical systems, they are frequently referred to as concrete abstract art. After his death in 1981, the Guggenheim organized a major retrospective of his work, having held his solo exhibition there in 1961.Modern and Contemporary Fine Art, Abstract Paintings, Wall Art, and collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 01, 2024
ATTR TO ALFRED JENSEN ABSTRACT OIL PASTEL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Alfred Julio Jensen, Guatemalan, German, American, 1903 to 1981, an oil pastel painting on masonite board depicting an abstract composition, 1969. Signed lower right. Additionally signed and dated, on the backside. Alfred Julio Jensen was an abstract painter. His paintings are often characterized by grids of brightly colored triangles, circles or squares, painted in thick impasto. Conveying a complex web of ideas, often incorporating calligraphy or numerical systems, they are frequently referred to as concrete abstract art. After his death in 1981, the Guggenheim organized a major retrospective of his work, having held his solo exhibition there in 1961.Modern and Contemporary Fine Art, Abstract Paintings, Wall Art, and collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
May. 05, 2024
Alfred Jensen "Yucatec" Oil on Canvas, 1969
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Alfred Julio Jensen (Guatemalan/American, 1903-1981), "Yucatec", Oil on Canvas, 1969, signed, titled, dated, and inscribed with remnants of Cordier & Ekstrom Gallery label to verso. Image: 75.5" H x 37.5" W; frame: 76.5" H x 38.5" W. Provenance: From an Upper West Side Collection. Exhibitions: Cordier and Ekstrom Gallery, New York: 'Alfred Jensen: The Aperspective Structure of a Square', March 11 to April 4, 1970. Keywords: Paintings, Abstract composition, Grid, Checkerboard, Impasto, Polychrome, Color theory, Pattern, Post-War & Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
May. 02, 2024
JENSEN, ALFRED (AL): "Electric Inducation...".
Est: CHF150 - CHF300
JENSEN, ALFRED (AL) (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Livingston/USA) : "Electric Inducation..."; Farblithografie; 42x57 cm (BG), gerahmt; handsig. u.r., num. 4/20
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Apr. 20, 2024
Alfred Julio Jensen, American (1903-1981), Untitled, 1973; two works from Portfolio, two screenprints in colors on wove paper, A.P. 10
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Alfred Julio Jensen American, (1903-1981) Untitled, 1973; two works from Portfolio two screenprints in colors on wove paper, A.P. 10 both are signed, dated, and numbered, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Apr. 19, 2024
Alfred Jensen (Guatemalan, 1903-1981) Lithograph Poster in Colors, Ca. 1965, "Faith in the Future", H 36" W 24"
Est: $100 - $200
Pencil signed in the lower right, edition of 48/100 in the lower left. 150 years of growth, Great Neck Public Schools. Framed under acrylic, H 40", W 30.25". Provenance: Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan
DuMouchelles
Mar. 07, 2024
Alfred Jensen (American, 1903-1981) Hi + Ho (Parts I and II), 1976
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Alfred Jensen (American, 1903-1981) Hi + Ho (Parts I and II), 1976 oil on canvas signed Alfred Jensen, dated and titled (verso) 12 x 18 inches. Provenance: James Goodman Gallery, New York Private Collection
Hindman
Mar. 04, 2024
Mayan Temple, Per V: Mitla
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Alfred Jensen 1903 - 1981 Mayan Temple, Per V: Mitla signed, titled, dated Feb - May 1962 and variously inscribed (on the reverse) oil on canvas 76 by 50 in. 193 by 127 cm. Executed in 1962.
Sotheby's
Feb. 18, 2024
Alfred Jensen "Untitled #1" Screenprint, 1973
Est: $800 - $1,200
Alfred Jensen (Guatemalan/American, 1903-1981), "Untitled #1", from Pace Editions Inc. Portfolio, Color Screenprint, 1973, numbered "126/150" lower left, signed and dated lower right, labeled to verso by Pace Editions Inc., silver-tone metal frame. Image: 29.5" H x 29.5" W, frame: 35.5" H x 35.5" W. Provenance: From the collection of the curator and owner of Berry Hill Gallery. Keywords: Silkscreen, Screen Print, Multiples, Abstract, Geometric, Colorful
Auctions at Showplace
Feb. 18, 2024
Alfred Jensen "Untitled #2" Screenprint, 1973
Est: $800 - $1,200
Alfred Jensen (Guatemalan/American, 1903-1981), "Untitled #2," from Pace Editions Inc. Portfolio, Color Screenprint, 1973, numbered "126/150" lower left, signed and dated lower right, labeled to verso by Pace Editions Inc., silver-tone metal frame. Image: 29.5" H x 29.5" W, frame: 35.5" H x 35.5" W. Provenance: From the collection of the curator and owner of Berry Hill Gallery. Keywords: Silkscreen, Screen Print, Multiples, Abstract, Geometric, Colorful
Auctions at Showplace
Jan. 31, 2024
Alfred Jensen (1903-1981) Gnomen, 1960 Lithograph
Est: $500 - $700
Alfred Jensen (1903-1981) Gnomen, 1960 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper 18-5/8 x 22-1/4 inches. #21 of 80 signed bottom right in pencil This lot is being offered on behalf of the NewYork Public Administrators Office from the Estate of Medoff (230012)
Weiss Auctions
Jan. 23, 2024
Alfred Jensen "Squaring of the 260-Day Calendar"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Alfred Jensen (Guatemalan/American, 1903-1981). Serigraph titled "Squaring of the 260-Day Calendar" depicting a grid of colors with annotations throughout. Numbered 99/100, pencil signed, and dated. From Graphic (Graphik) USA, Edition Plus, Baden-Baden. Distributed by Trois Anges, Inc., New York. Published by Edition Plus, Suzanne L. Fischer, Baden-Baden.
Revere Auctions
Dec. 08, 2023
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) Guatemala - American
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) ; Temple of Hera Lacinia ; 1960 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 96,5 x 66 cm (38 x 26 in.) ; farme size 100,5 x 70,5 cm (39 1/2 x 27 3/4 in.) ; signed, named and dated on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $585 , National post with tracking service $290 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $415 , National post with tracking service $235
Art-Torg
Dec. 06, 2023
JENSEN, Alfred (American, 1903-1981) Untitled from One Cent...
Est: $100 - $200
JENSEN, Alfred (American, 1903-1981) Untitled from One Cent Life. 1964. Color lithograph. Edition of 2,000. 16 x 11”. Unframed. Mat: 18 x 13”. Published by E.W. Kornfeld Switzerland. Unframed. Ferdinand Roten Galleries, Baltimore, Maryland (label on mat). Light edgewear. Very good condition.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 28, 2023
Six Exhibition Posters
Est: $300 - $500
Six Exhibition Posters ALFRED JENSEN (American, 1903-1981) 150 Years of Great Neck Public Schools lithograph in colors signed Alfred Jensen lower right and numbered 3/100 lower left in pencil 40 x 29 3/4 in. CAROL SUMMERS (American, 1925-2016) Space, Time and Sound color poster 35 x 24 3/4 in. LEE BONTECOU (American, 1931-2022) National Collection of Fine Arts color poster 44 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. MARY BAUERMEISTER (German, 1934-2023) Pittsburgh International Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture color poster 37 1/2 x 20 in. ROBERTO DELAMONICA (Brazilian, 1933-1995) IX Bienal de Sao Paulo color poster 34 3/4 x 25 in. VARDEA CHRYSSA (Greek, 1933-2013) National Collection of Fine Arts color poster 42 1/2 x 28 in.
Grogan & Company
Oct. 03, 2023
Magic 22
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Alfred Jensen 1903 - 1981 Magic 22 signed, titled and dated 1960 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 27 by 20 in. 68.6 by 50.8 cm. Executed in 1960.
Sotheby's
Sep. 23, 2023
Alfred Julio Jensen (Guatemala 1903 - Livingston/New Jersey 1981). The Temple of Neptune, Paestum, Italy.
Est: €14,000 -
1972. Oil/cardboard. 76 x 51 cm. Lo. ri. sign. and dat. Alfred Jensen Oct. 1972, on the reverse label of the Kestner-Gesellschaft Hannover with no. 102. Inscriptions faded. From the seven-part series 'Study for the Doric Order'. - Exhibitions: The painting was exhibited: Alfred Jensen. Kestner-Gesellschaft Hannover, StÃ¤dtische Kunsthalle DÃ¼sseldorf, Museum Louisiana Humlebaek, Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, Kunsthalle Bern, 1972/73, cat. no. 102 - Literature: The painting is published: Alfred Jensen. Kestner-Gesellschaft Hannover a. others, cat. no. 102 - Provenance: Kestner-Gesellschaft Hannover, cat. no. 102; there acquired by JÃ¼rgen Harten, director of StÃ¤dtische Kunsthalle DÃ¼sseldorf. - American painter with roots in Guatemala and Denmark. He studied in San Diego in 1925-26, then at the Munich Academy with H. Hoffmann and in Paris. In 1929 he returned to the U.S. and taught, most recently at the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore. His artistic career began with sculptures and figurative painting before he found his specific form of expression with mathematically based color field painting that drew on the theories of Goethe. The artist, who was polyglot from the beginning, participated in numerous international exhibitions. He also had solo exhibitions at the Guggenheim in New York and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, among others, and was also represented at the most important group exhibitions, including repeatedly at Documenta. Mus.: New York (MoMA, Guggenheim), Washington (Nat. Gall. of Art), Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Dallas a. others. Lit.: Vollmer, BÃ©nÃ©zit.
Auktionshaus Stahl
Jul. 12, 2023
Jensen, Alfred
Est: €100 - €200
Jensen, Alfred Guatemala, 1903 - 1977 Blattgröße: 70 x 50 cm, R. "Shown is the growth of odd number I", 1973. SIlkscreen print on wove paper. Signed, dated and numbered 57/150. Collection Dr. Jörg Kees (1932 - 2022), Stuttgart.
Nagel Auction
Jun. 30, 2023
Alfred Julio Jensen (1903 Guatemala-Stadt - Livingston/New Jersey 1981) – The Atmospheric Variants in the Light Colour Hues (The Atmospheric Variants in the Light Colour Hues)
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Oil, ink, gouache and pencil on paper. 1951. Ca. 47.5 x 35 cm. Signed and dated “Nov-27-1951” and illegibly inscribed upper right (heavily faded). This gouache will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné.
Karl & Faber
May. 25, 2023
ALFRED JULIO JENSEN (1903 - 1981, AMERICAN) Untitled, (Study for Painting).
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ALFRED JULIO JENSEN (1903 - 1981, AMERICAN) Untitled, (Study for Painting). Oil and ink on paper. Inscribed, and signed, Al Jensen, lower margin. 280x216 mm; 11 1/4x8 1/2 inches. Provenance: The artist; Private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 18, 2023
ALFRED JENSEN (1903-1981) The Acroatic Rectangle, Per. V 1967
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
ALFRED JENSEN (1903-1981) The Acroatic Rectangle, Per. V 1967 signed, titled and dated 1967 on the reverse oil on canvas 68 by 38 3/4 in. 172.7 by 98.4 cm.
Bonhams
May. 11, 2023
JENSEN, ALFRED (AL): "Alfred Jensen - Kunsthalle Bern".
Est: CHF150 - CHF300
JENSEN, ALFRED (AL) (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Livingston/USA) : "Alfred Jensen - Kunsthalle Bern"; Farbserigrafie; 62x47 cm (BM), gerahmt; handsig. u. dat. 1973 u.r., num. 23/75
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
May. 11, 2023
JENSEN, ALFRED (AL): "Alfred Jensen - Kunsthalle Bern".
Est: CHF150 - CHF300
JENSEN, ALFRED (AL) (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Livingston/USA) : "Alfred Jensen - Kunsthalle Bern"; Farbserigrafie; 62x47 cm (BM), gerahmt; handsig. u. dat. 1973 u.r., num. 60/75
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Apr. 25, 2023
ALFRED JENSEN (1903-1981) A Pythagorean Notebook Each Sheet: 22 1/2 x 16 5/
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ALFRED JENSEN (1903-1981) A Pythagorean Notebook Each Sheet: 22 1/2 x 16 5/8 in. (572 x 422 mm.) (20)
Christie's
Apr. 19, 2023
ALFRED JULIO JENSEN (New York/California/Guatemala, 1903-1981), "150 Years of Growth, Great Neck Public Schools"., Lithograph, 40" x 29.5". Unframed.
Est: $200 - $300
ALFRED JULIO JENSEN New York/California/Guatemala, 1903-1981 "150 Years of Growth, Great Neck Public Schools". Numbered 26/100. Signed in pencil lower right.
Eldred's
Apr. 07, 2023
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) Guatemala - American
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) ; Temple of Hera Lacinia ; 1960 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 96,5 x 66 cm (38 x 26 in.) ; farme size 100,5 x 70,5 cm (39 1/2 x 27 3/4 in.) ; signed, named and dated on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $585 , National post with tracking service $290 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $415 , National post with tracking service $235
Art-Torg
Mar. 18, 2023
Alfred Jensen, American (1903-1981), Untitled, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 54/150
Est: $400 - $600
Alfred Jensen American, (1903-1981) Untitled, 1973 color lithograph, ed. 54/150 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Mar. 18, 2023
Alfred Julio Jensen, American (1903-1981), Untitled, 1973, color lithograph, ed. 150/150
Est: $400 - $600
Alfred Julio Jensen American, (1903-1981) Untitled, 1973 color lithograph, ed. 150/150 signed, dated, and numbered in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jan. 19, 2023
Alfred Julio Jensen (1903 - 1981) Original Card
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Colored Pencil and gouache / Paper. Dated 1960 and 1961, numbered 5/16 and inscribed A Merry Xmas 1960, A Happy New Year 1961.; inscribed To Mr. and Mrs. De Charme from Alfred Jensen on the reverse. 6 1/2 x 10". From the Estate of artist Annick du Charme and consigned through the family to us.
Weiss Auctions
Nov. 16, 2022
Alfred Jensen (1903-1981) Gnomen, 1960 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper 18-5
Est: $500 - $700
Alfred Jensen (1903-1981) Gnomen, 1960 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper 18-5/8 x 22-1/4 inches (47.3 x 56.5 cm) (sheet) A.P. (aside from the edition of 80) Signed, dated, and annotated in pencil along lower edge HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 18, 2022
ALFRED JENSEN - GREAT NECK SCHOOLS POSTER
Est: $150 - $250
Alfred Jensen(1903-1981). 150 Years Of Growth Great Neck Public Schools "Faith In The Future..." lithograph poster. Signed LR and edition numbered 39/100 LL both in graphite. Also signed as part of the plate. Label verso. Modern chrome frame.
Litchfield Auctions
Aug. 12, 2022
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) Guatemala - American
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Alfred JENSEN (1903-1981) ; Temple of Hera Lacinia ; 1960 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 96,5 x 66 cm (38 x 26 in.) ; farme size 100,5 x 70,5 cm (39 1/2 x 27 3/4 in.) ; signed, named and dated on verso ; Shipping to USA - DHL $585 , National post with tracking service $290 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $415 , National post with tracking service $235
Art-Torg
Aug. 11, 2022
Alfred Jensen (American, 1903-1981) Duality Triumphant IV, 1963 Screenprint on A
Est: $700 - $900
Alfred Jensen (American, 1903-1981) Duality Triumphant IV, 1963 Screenprint on Arches paper 25-1/4 x 16-3/4 inches (64.1 x 42.5 cm) (image) Ed. 119/52 Signed, numbered, dated, and titled in pencil along lower edge Published by Chiron Press Printed by Steve Poleskie Property from the G.E. Corporate Art Collection HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 28, 2022
Alfred Jensen (American, 1903-1981) Pyramid & Sun, 1959
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Alfred Jensen (American, 1903-1981) Pyramid & Sun, 1959 oil and ink on paper on masonite signed Alfred Jensen, titled, and dated (lower edge) 21 x 29 inches. Provenance: Max Protetch, New York Edward Thorp Gallery, New York
Hindman
Jun. 30, 2022
ALFRED JENSEN
Est: CHF15,000 - CHF25,000
ALFRED JENSEN (Guatemala City 1903–1981 Livingston) Chromatic Circle (Hommage à Goethe). 1957. Oil and Indian Ink on board. Signed and dated lower right: Al Jensen May 9 - 1957. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse: alfred Jensen Aug 9 1957 Yellow for the earth. 77 × 56 cm. Professionally restored. Provenance: - Galerie Rigassi, Bern. - Purchased from the above in 1994 by the present owner, since then private collection Switzerland. “From time to time the opportunity arises for a concise, subjective and categorical statement: Jensen is great. He is one of the best painters in the United States.” Donald Judd --------------- ALFRED JENSEN (Guatemala Stadt 1903–1981 Livingston) Chromatic Circle (Hommage à Goethe). 1957. Öl und Tusche auf Karton (doppelseitig). Unten rechts signiert und datiert: Al Jensen May 9 - 1957. Verso signiert und datiert: alfred Jensen Aug 9 1957. 77 × 56 cm. Professionell restauriert. Provenienz: - Galerie Rigassi, Bern. - Vom heutigen Besitzer 1994 bei obiger Galerie erworben, seitdem Privatsammlung Schweiz. „Von Zeit zu Zeit ergibt sich die Gelegenheit, eine knappe, subjektive und kategorische Aussage zu machen: Jensen ist grossartig. Er ist einer der besten Maler in den Vereinigten Staaten.“ Donald Judd
Koller Auctions
Jun. 17, 2022
Alfred Jensen: Pythagoras V
Est: CHF74,999 - CHF75,000
Alfred Jensen (Guatemala 1903 - 1981 Glen Ridge) Pythagoras V Öl auf Leinwand / Oil on canvas 1963 81,3x122 cm / 81.3x122 cm Signatur / Signature Rückseitig vom Künstler in Ölfarbe betitelt, bezeichnet und datiert "Title: "Pythagoras V." / Size 32" x 48" / Painted in 1963 by / Alfred Jensen" Titled, inscribed and dated on the reverse by the artist in oil paint "Title: "Pythagoras V." / Size 32" x 48" / Painted in 1963 by / Alfred Jensen". Provenienz / Provenance Atelier des Künstlers ab 1977 in Kommission bei Kornfeld und Klipstein, Bern, verkauft 1978 an Galerie Pudelko, Bonn Privatsammlung Deutschland Auktion Kunsthaus Lempertz, Köln, 10. Juni 2005, Los 219 Privatsammlung Schweiz Galerie Renée Ziegler, Zürich Privatsammlung Studio of the artist from 1977 on commission at Kornfeld and Klipstein, Bern, sold 1978 to Gallery Pudelko, Bonn Private collection Germany Auction Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 10 June 2005, lot 219 Private collection Switzerland Gallery Renée Ziegler, Zurich Private collection Ausstellungen / Exhibitions Basel 1977, ART Basel, Kornfeld und Klipstein, Alfred Jensen, Sam Francis, Kat. Nr. 1, reprod. Winterthur 2015, Kunstmuseum, Alfred Jensen, Werke aus Schweizer Sammlungen, Kat. Nr. 39, reprod. Basel 1977, ART Basel, Kornfeld and Klipstein, Alfred Jensen, Sam Francis, cat. no. 1, reprod. Winterthur 2015, Kunstmuseum, Alfred Jensen, Werke aus Schweizer Sammlungen, cat. no. 39, reprod. Zustand / Condition Pastos mit Pinsel und teilweise mit Spachtel aufgetragene Ölfarbe, vereinzelt Krakelüren. Insgesamt farbfrisch und in sehr guter Erhaltung Pastos of oil paint applied with a brush and partly with a palette knife, scattered craquelures. Overall fresh in colour and in very good condition Erläuterungen / Comments Alfred Jensen setzt sich mit unzähligen Ordnungs- und Zahlensystemen auseinander und bringt diese auf unverkennbare Weise auf Leinwand oder Papier. Ausgehend von den Erkenntnissen des griechischen Philosophen und Mathematikers Pythagoras von Samos (etwa 580 bis etwa 500 v. Chr.) und den Lehren der Pythagoräer, entsteht 1963 eine Serie von mindestens sieben Arbeiten in Öl auf Leinwand mit dem Titel "Pythagoras". Vier dieser Werke, das vorliegende eingeschlossen, waren in der Ausstellung in Winterthur 2015 zu sehen. 1964 widmet Jensen dem Satz des Pythagoras ein vierteiliges Wandbild "The Pythagorean Theorem Per I-IV", im selben Jahr entsteht ein sechsteiliges, grossformatiges Ölgemälde mit dem Titel "Honor Pythagoras, Per I – Per VI", das sich heute im Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC befindet. Pythagoras vertrat die mystische Lehre von der Zahl als Urprinzip aller Dinge und von der harmonischen Ordnung als höchstes kosmologisches Gesetz. Jensen interpretiert diese Erkenntnisse und überträgt sie in die Malerei Alfred Jensen deals with innumerable systems of order and numbers and brings them onto canvas or paper in an unmistakable way. Starting with the insights of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras of Samos (around 580 to around 500 BC) and the teachings of the Pythagoreans, he created a series of at least seven works in oil on canvas entitled "Pythagoras" in 1963. Four of these works, including the present one, were shown in the Winterthur exhibition in 2015. In 1964, Jensen dedicated a four-part mural "The Pythagorean Theorem Per I-IV" to Pythagoras' theorem, and in the same year he created a six-part, large-format oil painting entitled "Honor Pythagoras, Per I - Per VI", which is now in the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC. Pythagoras advocated the mystical doctrine of number as the primordial principle of all things and of harmonic order as the highest cosmological law. Jensen interprets these insights and transfers them to painting MWST / VAT Mehrwertsteuer auf dem Zuschalgspreis plus Aufgeld / VAT on hammer price plus buyer's premium Erwartete Ausrufzeit / Estimated Auction Time of Lot (+/- 30min) 17.06.2022; 16:30 h (MEST / CET) For further information visit our Website.
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