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Valentine's Day is a time to give a gift that will last. A work of art is more than just a sign of affection – it accompanies, inspires, and unfolds its value over many years. This is precisely what makes it so special.
For the premiere of VAN HAM Art Editions we are delighted to offer you, just in time for Valentine's Day, Stephan Balkenhol's characteristic bronze sculptures “Woman” and “Man” as a pair. The edition combines precision craftsmanship with an unmistakable artistic signature. Art is a gift that does not fade away, but remains present in everyday life and continually takes on new meaning. Of course, we will ensure that the artwork arrives in time for Valentine's Day* – ready to bring joy on a special day that will be remembered.
Stephan Balkenhol (*1957)
Pair “Woman” and “Man” | Bronze | 32 and 35 cm | Approx. 4 and 5 kg | Edition of 100 | Signed and numbered
Price: €15,900 (incl. VAT + shipping within Germany)
You can also view and purchase the bronzes during opening hours at our auction house in Cologne.
With the bronze sculptures “Woman” and “Man,” VAN HAM Art Editions offers collectors the opportunity to acquire an iconic pair of sculptures by one of the most important international contemporary artists. Stephan Balkenhol's anonymous figures do not tell stories. Nevertheless, they serve as a projection surface for human existence and, for this very reason, trigger emotions in the viewer. Each sculpture was created in a complex bronze casting process and underwent numerous production steps and finishing processes. Stephan Balkenhol's final, characteristic painting gives each bronze a unique artistic expression.
From 1976 to 1982, Balkenhol studied at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg under Ulrich Rückriem, among others. After graduating, he received his first scholarship, the Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Prize. In 1983, he exhibited his work for the first time. In 1987, he gained international recognition with his contribution to “Skulptur Projekte Münster,” among other things. In 1990, he received a teaching position at the Städel Art Institute in Frankfurt and in 1991 at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, where he was a professor of sculpture from 1992 to 2023.
Leah Waleschkowski
Trainee Modern, Post War & Contemporary
+49 221 92 58 62 329
moderne@van-ham.com
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