Bidspirit auction | Hans Scheib ”Chor” Figurative Wood

Hans Scheib ”Chor” Figurative Wood Sculpture - Hans Scheib (German, 1949-2026). Neo-Expressionist carved and painted wood sculpture titled ”Chor (Choir), ” 2001. Comprising six slender standing figures with clasped hands extending from elongated arms. Each form depicting a painted and highly expressive face, with wide-open eyes and mouths. Provenance: Galerie Brockstedt, Berlin, 2005; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota's art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. (Each, approximately) Height: 82 in x width: 14 in x depth: 14 in. Condition: To each of the sculptures, there are splits forming in the wood. Scattered small to large chips and losses, primarily along the extreme edges. Wear to the pigment, including losses. Wear to the bases.