Villa Grisebach, Art auction house in Charlottenburg, Germany
Villa Grisebach is a listed townhouse in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district of Berlin, designed in 1891 by architect Hans Grisebach and now operating as an auction house for modern art and photography. The building still holds its original rooms and a connected artist studio, both of which are used during sales events.
Hans Grisebach had this townhouse built in 1891 as one of Berlin's early examples of a combined home and studio property. After more than a century in its original condition, the building was converted into an auction house while keeping its historic fabric intact.
The name comes directly from Hans Grisebach, the architect who designed the building as his own home and workspace. Visitors can still read this dual function in the layout of the rooms, where living quarters and a studio space sit side by side.
The house is open to visitors during auction events, which are spread across the year. Checking the auction calendar before visiting is a good idea, as the number of people viewing the works on display can vary a great deal depending on the day.
The building was originally a private residence, not a public space, which explains why the rooms feel more like those of a well-appointed home than a conventional gallery or salesroom. This domestic quality sets the tone for the whole visit and is unlike most other auction houses.
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