World Premiere - Who knows Dodo?

Munich, 3 November, 2012, (kk) – Very soon the question will be: Who doesn't know Dodo? She's from Berlin, her œuvre has to be mentioned in one breath with works by Otto Dix, Tamara de Lempicka, Jeanne Mammen and Christian Schad. So far she hasn't appeared on the art market, but that's going to change on 8 December:

“We are very proud of celebrating a world premiere with “Wedding auf dem Dachgarten“ and to offer a work by such an exciting artist in our 400th auction“, said Robert Ketterer.

Dodo's verist pictorial language is all in line with New Objectivity. A student of Georg Tappert, she did not only make illustrations for renowned magazines such as Vogue, she also made social-critical contributions on the covers of the satirical magazine “ULK“. Even though her works can be well considered emblems of the spirit of her time, she is far more than just a chronicler. She developed a unique style that enabled her to decrypt the glamor of the 1920s, holding a mirror to society and to eventually expose its artificiality. Dodo's artistic focus on the depiction of women makes additional contribution: By means of extravagant hats, modern hairstyles, affected gestures and lurid make-up, she renders the new type of woman – self confident and emancipated.

The 1929 scene “Wedding auf dem Dachgarten“, was released as double sheet in “ULK“ and was reason for the artist's rediscovery, as it delivers striking proof of her overall high and sophisticated standard: On the one hand she displays luxury and pleasure, on the other hand she allows a glimpse behind the facade, where there is intrigue and an inner void. Besides the conciseness of content ,it is especially her artistic brilliance that convinces the observer.

The State Museums in Berlin also acknowledged her high quality standards, dedicating the exhibition “Dodo (1907-1988) - Ein Leben in Bildern (A Life in Pictures)“ to the impressive work by this fascinating personality in spring 2012.

”Wedding auf dem Dachgarten“ (estimate: EUR 40.000-60.000) is embedded in the high quality range of offerings in the anniversary auction of Modern Art and Post War /Contemporary Art at Ketterer Kunst. On occasion of the 400th auction, works by renowned artists such as Heinrich Campendonk, Alexej von Jawlensky, Max Pechstein, Roy Lichtenstein, Max Liebermann, Gabriele Münter, Franz Radziwill, Gerhard Richter, Egon Schiele, Günther Uecker, Zao Wou-Ki and Emilio Vedova will be called up (see separate press release). Please find further details on all works under www.kettererkunst.com/art.

Preview:
20 - 22 Nov., Düsseldorf, Ketterer Kunst, Malkstenstr. 11
24 - 30 Nov., Berlin, Ketterer Kunst, Fasanenstr. 70
02 - 07 Dec., Munich, Ketterer Kunst, Joseph-Wild-Str. 18

Auction:
08 December, Modern Art and Post War/Contemporaqry Art
at Ketterer Kunst, Joseph-Wild-Str. 18, Munich

Since it was founded in 1954, Ketterer Kunst has been firmly established in the front ranks of auction houses dealing in fine art and rare books, with its headquarters in Munich and a branch in Hamburg. Gallery rooms in Berlin as well as representatives in Heidelberg, Dusseldorf and Modena (Italy) have contributed substantially to the company's success. In addition, exhibitions, special theme and charity auctions as well as online auctions are regular events at Ketterer Kunst. Robert Ketterer is auctioneer and owner of Ketterer Kunst.

Contact:

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Michaela Derra M.A.
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This release was published on openPR.