Franz Pforr (1788 - 1812) Return Home at Night | 1808 | Oil on canvas | 26 x 20cm | Result: € 915.000 | Sale "Fine Art" on November 18th, 2011
Classic bracket clock Attributed to David Roentgen Manufacture | Circa 1785 | Result: € 50.000 | Sale "European Applied Arts" on November 19th, 2011
Solitaire Brillant Ring Brillant ca. 5,748 Carat | Result: € 121.000 | Sale "Jewellery and Watches" on November 18th, 2011
Günther Uecker (1930) "Schrei" (Nail Picture)| 2002 | Nails and Acrylic on Wood | 105 x 75 x ca.17 cm | Result: € 216.500 | Sale "Contemporary Art" on December the 1st, 2011
Albert Renger-Patzsch (1897 - 1966) "Forest" | 1926 | Vintage | Result: € 50.000 | Sale "Photography" on December 9th, 2011
Database of Critical Works
For years, VAN HAM has been committed to the security against forgery in the art market, and assumes a pioneering role in Germany. Initiated five years ago by Markus Eisenbeis, supported by the Association of German Art Auctioneers (BDK), the "database of critical works" was constructed as protection against counterfeiting, which can distort the market. A database such as this is now internationally unprecedented.
The structure of the database is done in cooperation with numerous art trustees, authors of catalogues raisonnés and archives to create a solid foundation. In addition, all members of the BDK are involved in the maintenance and the development of the database. If the authenticity of an artwork is questionable, it is entered into the database. The exchange of information and the communication among auction houses and art dealers, ensures the best protection against counterfeiting. For this purpose, this database is intended to serve as a platform.
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Van Ham Auctions
This traditional auction house in Cologne was founded in 1959. Since then Van Ham has been a successful family run business in the dealing of art. The successful Modern Art and Contemporary Art auctions are counted among Van Ham's pillars of success. Among 19th Century Painting auctions, Van Ham is one of the highest grossing auction houses in Germany and provides first rate bids for its customers.
Successful Auctions
Van Ham carries out 12 international auctions annually, which consist of various fields such as: European Applied Arts, Jewelry, Photography, as well as Rugs and Carpets. Illustrated catalogues- which are also available online- and showroom previews at the Cologne based auction house can aid in preparation for the respective auctions of interest. All pieces included in the auctions will be listed on our website under www.van-ham.com as well as on the relevant art dealing platforms.
Artwork to Sell
Our art experts can provide you with accurate market value estimates on your art piece, free of charge. For this please provide us with a completed object evaluation form and include further information such as images of the object(s). Our art experts are located in various cities and are at your disposal to evaluate your collection/ piece and advise you of your chances of selling on the art market.
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