Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session I | October 21, 2025
Tue, Oct 21, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 185
Karl Prantl and Henry Royer
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$8,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Austrian, 1923-2010)
Meditation Stone XVI, 1966, signed underside "KP/66", carved Swedish granite, 11 x 13-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.; Henry Royer (Illinois/Wisconsin, born 1952), pedestal, pattern brushed steel and wood pedestal, 49-1/2 x 12-5/8 x 12-5/8 in.
Provenance: Sculpture: Staempfli Gallery, New York, purchased in 1978 (accompanied by original receipt and brochure); pedestal purchased from the artist in 1988 (accompanied by original receipt, biography, and other documents); Estate of Alice Zimmerman, Nashville, Tennessee
Sculpture Exhibited: Staempfli Gallery, April 4,1978, No. 8 (with original brochure with sculpture illustrated twice); Ankrum Gallery, Los Angeles, "Staempfli in L.A.", October 13 - November 1, 1975.
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Sculpture: Staempfli Gallery, New York, purchased in 1978 (accompanied by original receipt and brochure); pedestal purchased from the artist in 1988 (accompanied by original receipt, biography, and other documents); Estate of Alice Zimmerman, Nashville, Tennessee
sculpture with a few small abrasions； pedestal with some rust at bottom, abrasions to wood and steel Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
