ARNULF RAINER (B. 1929) AND DIETER ROTH (1930-1998)
Dame auf Kanapee (Auf dem Roten) (from the Frauengespräche series)
signed with the artist’s initials, dedicated and dated 'D.R. 1980' (lower left), signed, signed twice with the artist’s initials and dated 'AR Dieter Roth 78 AR' (lower right); with artists' stamps (on the reverse)
oil, acrylic, wax crayons, gouache, graphite, oil stick and découpage on black and white photograph
49.5 x 61cm.
Executed in 1978

Anon. sale, Hauswedell & Nolte Hamburg, 23 May 1997, lot 468.
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired at the above sale).
Acquired from the above by the late owner.

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