Post War Sculptures — A1270: The Bayer Collection – Part III
Horst Antes was a German painter, graphic artist and sculptor, a pioneer of the new figurative painting in Germany.
After studying at the Karlsruhe Academy of Fine Arts from 1957 to 1959, Antes taught there himself and later became a professor there.
Antes became known for the Kopffüßler (head-foot) image, which has been a recurring theme in his paintings, sculptures and graphic works since the early 1960s. Antes' work is represented in several major collections in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and elsewhere in Germany.
Manfred Welzel was a German painter and graphic artist. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin-Charlottenburg from 1945 to 1949 and later worked as a freelance artist in Berlin.
Welzel's early works were influenced by Expressionism and Surrealism, but he later developed his own style characterized by the use of bold colors and strong lines. He is best known for his abstract paintings and prints, which often feature geometric shapes and vibrant colors. He also created numerous murals and sculptures for public spaces.
Welzel's works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums in Germany and abroad. In 1993, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin for his contributions to the arts.
