Sigrid Spaeth (1936-1996) was a German artist and designer who became the mistress of artist Saul Steinberg (1914-1999) from 1960 until her suicide. A Steinberg drawing originally from her estate is dated August 9, 1962. It shows her standing in profile. The work was sold at auction on September 27 with an estimate of $1,500 to $2,500. Bidding opened at $700.
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| Saul Steinberg Rago Arts and Auction Center listing accessed September 16, 2023 |
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Note: The Saul Steinberg Foundation writes about Saul Steinberg and Sigrid Spaeth in its chronology of the year 1960.
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