
Anton Prinner
Anton Prinner, an artist born as Anna Prinner in Budapest in 1902, was a master of the Hungarian avant-garde movement. After moving to Paris in his twenties, he insisted on being called Anton and remained in Paris until he died in 1983. His works from the 1920s and early 1930s are exceptional and unparalleled, setting him apart from his contemporaries. Prinner’s artistic style was characterized by his ability to seamlessly transition between abstract and figurative painting and sculptural work, which often featured androgynous figures and shapes. His works are highly valued, and they remain rare and one of their kind to this day.

Installation view with works by Anton Prinner
at von Bartha, Basel

Anton Prinner
L’Oiseau acrobate, 1932
Relief on painted wood
75 x 106 cm

Left:Spirales Plastiques, 1935
Relief and metal on painted wood
51 x 81 x 3.5 cm
Right: Untitled, 1933
Painted wood
102 x 64 x 13 cm