Will Ameln - Female nude woodcut, signed 5/10
Starting bid €50
Buyer's premium : 15%
| Pick up | Yes, possible |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
Auction details
| Start time | 29-10-2026 at 1:27 |
| End time | 6-11-2026 at 21:00 |
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German - Description
- Will Ameln (1899-1977)
| Type of artwork | Prints (signed) |
| Year | 1957 |
| Technique | Wood/Linocut |
| Support | Paper |
| Style | Realistic |
| Subject | Nude |
| Framed | Not framed |
| Dimensions | 42 x 29.8 cm (h x w) |
| Signed | Hand signed |
| Edition | 10 |
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Original woodcut (on paper) by the German artist Will Ameln (1899-1977).
Size: 42 x 29.8 cm.
Signature: Monogram and handwritten signature (pencil) at the bottom right
Will Ameln was a versatile 20th-century German painter, draftsman, and printmaker whose work is stylistically closely linked to New Objectivity . As a listed artist, he left behind a multifaceted oeuvre ranging from sensitive nature studies to precise nudes.
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Life and places of work
Will Ameln's life and primary creative center was in Düsseldorf. In this art-rich metropolis, he developed his keen powers of observation and technical precision. The Second World War , during which he served as a soldier, left a profound mark on his biography. Even under the extreme conditions of daily life at the front, he remained artistically active. He created documentary landscape studies directly on location, including on the Eastern Front and in the region around Mariupol. These historical documents reflect the unvarnished reality and the melancholic vastness of the Eastern European landscape.
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Style and artistic work
Ameln's works are characterized by the sobriety, clarity, and attention to detail typical of New Objectivity. He mastered both painting and various graphic techniques and printing processes. His oeuvre includes:
He reached a wider audience during the war through printed postcards, which were reproduced and sent in large numbers based on his landscape motifs drawn on location.
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Legacy and significance
Today, original works by Will Ameln are sought-after collector's items in the art market and on auction platforms. His historical and artistic significance is further underscored by the fact that representative works by him have found their way into renowned public institutions – for example, works by the artist are part of the collection of the well-known Museum Folkwang in Essen .
Size: 42 x 29.8 cm.
Signature: Monogram and handwritten signature (pencil) at the bottom right
Will Ameln was a versatile 20th-century German painter, draftsman, and printmaker whose work is stylistically closely linked to New Objectivity . As a listed artist, he left behind a multifaceted oeuvre ranging from sensitive nature studies to precise nudes.
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Life and places of work
Will Ameln's life and primary creative center was in Düsseldorf. In this art-rich metropolis, he developed his keen powers of observation and technical precision. The Second World War , during which he served as a soldier, left a profound mark on his biography. Even under the extreme conditions of daily life at the front, he remained artistically active. He created documentary landscape studies directly on location, including on the Eastern Front and in the region around Mariupol. These historical documents reflect the unvarnished reality and the melancholic vastness of the Eastern European landscape.
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Style and artistic work
Ameln's works are characterized by the sobriety, clarity, and attention to detail typical of New Objectivity. He mastered both painting and various graphic techniques and printing processes. His oeuvre includes:
- Landscapes & Still Lifes : Nature and environmental scenes that impress with clear lines and reduced compositions.
- Figurative paintings & nudes : Subtle hand drawings of human bodies, often signed twice and precisely dated.
- Graphics : Expressive linocuts, woodcuts and delicate pencil drawings.
He reached a wider audience during the war through printed postcards, which were reproduced and sent in large numbers based on his landscape motifs drawn on location.
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Legacy and significance
Today, original works by Will Ameln are sought-after collector's items in the art market and on auction platforms. His historical and artistic significance is further underscored by the fact that representative works by him have found their way into renowned public institutions – for example, works by the artist are part of the collection of the well-known Museum Folkwang in Essen .
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| Condition | Good | ||||||
| Slightly yellowed. There is a slight crease in the paper at the edge (in the bottom left corner). | |||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Berlin, Germany | ||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||
| Price | Up to 2 kg.
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