Press Release

Nr. 8 / Cologne, 23 November 2014

Final report: Cologne Fine Art 2014 convinces with an intelligent offering More than 14,000 visitors come to Cologne for the art and antiques fair • Satisfied exhibitors report good sales and an informed public • New 'Young Collectors Room' Cologne Fine Art attracts new generations of collectors • Cologne Fine Art Prize awarded to Leiko 19–23 November 2014 Ikemura

www.colognefineart.com A complete success: Cologne Fine Art 2014, which closed its doors on Sunday, 23 November 2014, can best be described as such. With a broad spectrum of artistic Contact forms of expression and eras, around 100 galleries and art dealers, including Benjamin Agert many new exhibitors from home and abroad, offered a high quality cross-section Tel. from antiquity to Classical Modernity, post war art and contemporary art of the +49 221 821-2076 20th century. More than 14,000 visitors were inspired by the characteristic Fax mixture of styles of the fair and made purchases in all offer segments. A real +49 221 821-2181 crowd puller was the newly introduced 'Young Collectors Room', which met with E-mail an enthusiastic response from dealers and visitors. The upper price limit of 5,000 [email protected] Euro set for each exhibit attracted many younger art collectors to the trade fair. The second edition of the special show 'Style Icons' with vintage cars and haute Koelnmesse GmbH couture of the 1950s and 1960s also met with great interest. "Quality asserts Messeplatz 1 50679 Cologne itself; Cologne Fine Art proved that once again", Director Cornelia Zinken P.O.Box 21 07 60 summarises. "The offering of our exhibitors in the classical sector, as in the 50532 Cologne Germany 'Young Collectors Room' convinced the public from the Rhineland, from Tel. +49 221 821-0 throughout Germany and from neighbouring countries. That Cologne Fine Art is Fax +49 221 821-2574 infokoelnmesse.de one of the most important art and antiquities fairs is also demonstrated by the www.koelnmesse.de increased number of foreign exhibitors. There is no way around Cologne," Zinken Executive Board: continues. Gerald Böse (President and Chief Executive Officer) Katharina C. Hamma There was also much praise for the newly established 'Young Collectors Room' from Herbert Marner the exhibitors: "The fair presents itself at a level of quality and diversity that has no rival", Manuel Ludorff from the Düsseldorf Galerie Ludorff finds; "the 'Young Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Mayor of the City of Cologne Collectors Room' should absolutely be continued, the presentation is very successful". Jürgen Roters "The 'Young Collectors Room' is a sensible addition and it suits the fair very well in Headquarters and place of jurisdiction: terms of its appearance", stated Wilfried Utermann (Dortmund), a fair participant of Cologne – District Court Cologne, many years. "That's a great idea that opens up new possibilities", was the opinion of HRB 952 furniture dealer Georg Britsch (Bad Schussenried). The joint stand was perceived by visitors as a mirror image of the fair offering and had to be restocked several times.

More than 50 paintings, photographs, lithographic works, light objects, items of Page furniture and applied arts, as well as African and Asian objects were sold to both 2/8 young and established collectors.

Visitors to the fair also appreciated the many special shows at the stands of the galleries. "We experienced wonderful reactions to our stand, which provided a lot of food for discussion with customers", André Kirbach (Düsseldorf), who positioned his stand under the thematic motto of 'UNITAS – Unity', praised enthusiastically. "Cologne Fine Art has once again developed considerably; everyone makes an effort to create great stands", stated the art dealer, who also noticed that the "fair is getting younger all the time". He shared this opinion with Tobias Hirschmann (Berlin), who had taken up the theme of 'Pairs' for his stand design. "We were spectacularly successful with that", according to the Berlin resident, who made sales in all segments. Marianne Hennemann (Königswinter) garnered much recognition for her museum- ready presentation of the works of Karl Otto Götz. "The visitors are fascinated by early works“, the gallery owner determined. Andreas Petzold from the Galerie am Elisengarten (Aachen) met with great enthusiasm for the special show with works by Fritz Schaefler. "I even had an enquiry from a museum", the gallery owner reported. There were "bombastic reactions" at the stand of the Dierking gallery (Zurich) to the Belgian painter Jef Verheyen, whose oeuvre has hardly been present to date. The works of the constructivist Boris Kleint found the attention they deserve with the Setareh gallery (Düsseldorf).

They were completely satisfied at the stand of the gallery von Vertes (Zurich), which sold Mario Marini's "Acrobata", a drip painting by Sam Francis and a series of other high class works to collectors, and reserved various works, including for a Swiss museum. "I am pleased to see a large number of customers who come repeatedly“, says Laszlo von Vertes, "our 35-year dedication to Cologne has had a sustained effect." "The fair has once again received fresh wind in its sails; we had many good discussions and sales", Bert Schlichtenmaier (Grafenau) summarised. Monika Gottlieb (Düsseldorf), who, in addition to jewellery, also presented couture fashion and handbags for the first time, was also pleased to receive many positive responses. "It is apparent that a new collecting field is opening up for young collectors", according to the Düsseldorf resident. "We always have an art-loving and informed public in Cologne", praised gallery owner Dr. Doris Möllers (Münster); "this time there were also people from the Benelux countries at the stand". For example, a sheet by Käthe Kollwitz went to a collector from Brussels for a five digit sum. "We are already looking forward to next time", stated the gallery owner Klaus Benden (Cologne), who was pleased at an "exceptionally good opening" and emphasised the on the whole "high level of visitor quality and quantity". The gallery Persiehl & Heine (Hamburg), which

specialises in photography, was satisfied with its fair debut. "The level of interest Page exceeded our expectations", according to Carola Persiehl. This also applies to the 3/8 gallery Dittrich & Schlechtriem (Berlin), which also participated in Cologne Fine Art for the first time and sold a large format painting by Maki Na Kamura. The young van Horn gallery (Düsseldorf), which also sold collages by Jens Ulrich, among other things, also received positive reactions. "I encounter a new clientele at Cofa", gallery owner Daniela Steinfeld determined to her satisfaction. The Werkhallen | Obermann | Burkhard (Remagen) also had their first appearance at Cologne Fine Art: "For us it was the right decision to come here", says Axel Burkhard; "Cofa is on its way to becoming a small Tefaf. We are completely satisfied; it went wonderfully well for us". The gallery owners from Remagen were extremely successful with the large format photographic still life works of Vera Mercer. "The fair is attractive and well-organised", says Vincent Amiaux from the Galerie des Modernes of Paris, another fair debutante. The Asian art dealer Michael Woerner (Hong Kong) was just as pleased with the knowledgeable, well-informed public as Johannes Schilling from the Cologne gallery Boisserée. "The customer base is good and interesting", confirmed Woerner, who was also able to win new customers. "I came with cautious expectations and was surprised by the success", says Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen (Mainz) about her first appearance at Cologne Fine Art. "I feel quite at home here and think I will be coming back".

Cologne Fine Art Prize 2014 goes to Leiko Ikemura This year's Cologne Fine Art Prize was conferred jointly by Koelnmesse and the Bundesverband Deutscher Galerien und Kunsthändler e.V. (BVDG/German Association of Galleries and Art Dealers) on the preview day to the Japanese Leiko Ikemura, who lives and works in Cologne and Berlin. The artist was honoured for her exceptional artistic work in the field of graphics, sculpture and painting. The Cologne Fine Art Prize is endowed with 10,000 Euro. The special show of the prizewinner and the solo presentation of the gallery Karsten Greve (Cologne, Paris, St. Moritz) representing her received a great deal of attention from fair visitors.

Cologne Fine Art 2014: Summary of sales reported Page 4/8 Old Masters and 19th century

Galen, Greven  Anthonis van Dyck, "Head study of an older man", 10,000 Euro  A painting presented in the Young Collectors Room

Galerie Am Elisengarten, Aachen  A great deal of resonance for the special show with works by Fritz Schaefler  Two works sold

Non-European Art – Asian Art

Simonis, Düsseldorf  Jaure, wooden masks from the Ivory Coast, 38,000 Euro  Yoruba ritual staff  Pende, wooden masks from the Congo  African head supports

Edwin Vömel, Düsseldorf  Numerous gold weights from Africa  African bronze jewellery

Michael Woerner, Hongkong  Anthropomorphic figure, northern India  "Copper Hoard Culture", price in the six digit range

Print graphics / Books

C. G. Boerner, Düsseldorf  19th century watercolour  Mixed technique from the 2nd half of the 19th century  Sheets from contemporary artists

H.-G. Braun, Wuppertal  Sales right through the assortment; much interest in graphic works and maps referring to Cologne

Furniture and antiques Page 5/8 Georg Britsch, Bad Schussenried  Numerous sales in the medium price segment between 5,000 and 10,000 Euro

Dr. Schmitz-Avila, Bad Breisig/Bamberg  Painting  Mirror  Louvre cabinet  Tables

Kunsthandel von Seckendorff, Bamberg  Sales in the decorative art segment

Decorative art and rugs

Basedau, Hamburg  Bookends  Walking sticks and canes

Teppichkunst Hirschberg, Cologne  Antique rugs from Tibet  Art deco rug with tiger motif  Door rug  Other rugs

Dr. K. & R. Schepers, Munster  Punch bowl from 1723, 25,000 Euro  Augsburg cups  Tea and coffee pots

Renate Steinbeck, Aachen  Figurative porcelain  Coffee and tea service

Twentieth century art

401contemporary, Berlin  Successful with works by Adolf Luther and Mary Bauermeister

Samuelis Baumgarte, Bielefeld  Works by Mack, Piene, Thieler and Kirchner, all in the five and six digit range

 Two graphic works by Heinz Mack from the Young Collectors Room Page  In discussion over an edition by Fernando Botero, 570,000 Euro 6/8

Klaus Benden, Cologne  Roy Lichtenstein, "Modern Head", 14,000 Euro  Works by Tom Wesselmann  7 wall objects by Willi Siber  Drawing by Andy Warhol

Boisserée, Cologne  Graphic suite by Max Ernst, "Oiseuax en périls", 38,000 Euro  Graphic work by Pablo Picasso

Hagemeier, Frankfurt a. M.  Work on paper by Miró  Bronze by Chillida  Oil painting by Josef Scharl

André Kirbach, Düsseldorf  Iron sculpture by Abraham David Christian, 45,000 Euro  In discussion about Oktogon by Heiner Koch

Koch, Hannover  Works on paper by Karl Bohrmann  Works by Lyonel Feininger, Miró, Chagall

Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen, Mainz/Venice  Works by Günther Uecker for between 5,000 and 15,000 Euro  Graphic work by Francois Morellet  Chairs by Ai Wei Wei  Works of the Italian Zero artist Turi Simeti  Works of the paper artist Lore Bert

Heinz Holtmann, Cologne  Large work by Otto Piene reserved for a museum

Maulberger, Munich  Museum picture by Bernard Schultze  Canvas by Otto Piene  Works by Conrad Westpfahl and Herbert Zangs

Kunstkontor Dr. Doris Möllers, Munster Page  Sheet by Käthe Kollwitz, price in the 5 digit range 7/8  Works by Otto Mueller and Kandinsky

Thole Rotermund Kunsthandel, Hamburg  Many reservations, including for Franz Marc's "Rotes Pferdchen (Red pony)" (260,000 Euro) and "Pferd und Rind (Horse and steer)“, as well as a watercolour by Lyonel Feininger  A watercolour by Eduard Bargheer was sold (16,000 Euro)

Schlichtenmaier, Grafenau/Stuttgart  Willi Baumeister, "Zwei Figuren auf hell (Two figures on a light background)", 95,000 Euro  Walter Stöhrer, "Afrika parfümiert (Africa perfumed)", mixed technique and collage on untreated cotton cloth, 60,000 Euro  Many more works from the gallery programme, incl. Hölzel, Nay, Grieshaber, Geiger

Strehler, Sindelfigen  Pencil drawing by August Macke, 18,000 Euro  Aquatint etching by August Macke, 11,000 Euro  Illustrations by Oskar Pletsch and Maria Sibylla Merian

Uterman, Dortmund  Horst Antes, two white pictures, 10,000 or 20,000 Euro  Oil painting by Fritz Winter, 38,000 Euro  Oil painting by Emil Schumacher 17,500 Euro

Edwin Vömel, Düsseldorf  Oil painting by Werner Gilles, "Le Brusc", 25,000 Euro  Painting by Helmut Kolle, 32,000 Euro  Etchings by Max Liebermann  Bronzes by Ewald Mataré

Galerie von Vertes, Zurich  Early oil painting by Sam Francis, 85,000 Euro  Marino Marini, "Acrobata", 165,000 Euro

Werkhallen | Obermann | Burkhard, Remagen  Vera Mercer, photography on watercolour paper, 7 works, around 8,000 Euro

‚Young Collectors Room‘  More than 50 sales in all offering segments for up to 5,000 Euro

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