Bidspirit auction | Heinrich Tessmer ”Strasse in Venedig”
Heinrich Tessmer ”Strasse in Venedig” Oil Painting - Heinrich Tessmer (German, 1943-2012). Oil on canvas painting titled ”Strasse in Venedig, ” 2005. Depicting the facades of geometric houses in a darkened industrial scene. Signed and dated along the lower right. Provenance: Galerie Leo.Coppi, 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. Unframed; height: 33 3/4 in x width: 27 3/4 in. Framed; height: 40 1/4 in x width: 34 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/2 in. Condition: The colors are bold and deep. There are no tears. There is a minute loss to the pigment along the upper left quadrant, noticeable upon close inspection. Some wear to the frame, including light separation to the joints and small chips to the finish. Not inspected out of frame.