Team and Key Contacts

Daniel von Schacky

Born in Bonn; studied International Relations and Art History in Philadelphia, USA; MPhil in Art History; worked for several years in New York; with Grisebach since 2006; managing director from 2011-2016, worked for several years as self-employed art dealer, managing director and partner since 2022

Diandra Donecker

Studied Art History, Modern German Literature and Law in Munich; since then, amongst other things, internship at the Depratment of Drawings and Prints at the MET, New York; 2015-2017 Christie’s; joined Grisebach in 2017, became partner in 2019; specialist Photography

Micaela Kapitzky

Born in Berlin; studied Art History, American Studies and Journalism in Berlin; joined Grisebach in 1987, became partner in 2000; specialist Modern Art

Dr. Markus Krause

Born in Kiel; studied Art History and Theology in Berlin; various publications on 20th century art, including catalogues raisonnés of Karl Hartung (1908-1967), Heinz Trökes (1913-1997), and Max Kaus (1891-1977); joined Grisebach in 2002, managing partner since 2011; specialist Modern Art

Ludger Wicher

Commercial Manager

Dr. Mario von Lüttichau

Born in Munich; studied art history in Munich; research assistant and fellow in Munich (Prestel-Verlag, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen), Berlin (Berlinische Galerie, Kulturhauptstadt 1988), Santa Monica, California (J. P. Getty Centre) and Bonn (curator at the Kunstmuseum). As part of the exhibition "Stations of Modernism" for "Berlin - European City of Culture 1988" reconstruction of the Munich "Degenerate Art Exhibition"; numerous publications on "degenerate art", provenance research and collection history in Germany and abroad; from 1991 to 2017 at the Museum Folkwang in Essen as curator responsible for the 19th to 21st century collection; 1998 to 2009 development of the art collection of Sparkasse Essen; since 2010 member of the board of trustees for the art collection of Franz Haniel & Cie. in Duisburg. After 26 years at the Folkwang Museum and consulting positions in the art trade, with Grisebach as expert, author, provenance researcher and advisor from autumn 2025.

Alexa von Sethe

Born in Braunschweig; studied Art History and English Studies in Bonn, followed by Master’s degrees in Berlin and Edinburgh, Scotland; professional experience includes roles at the studio of Christian Jankowski, Stiftung Schloss Neuhardenberg and the German Savings Banks Association; with Grisebach since 2024

Micaela Kapitzky

Born in Berlin; studied Art History, American Studies and Journalism in Berlin; joined Grisebach in 1987, became partner in 2000; specialist Modern Art

Dr. Markus Krause

Born in Kiel; studied Art History and Theology in Berlin; various publications on 20th century art, including catalogues raisonnés of Karl Hartung (1908-1967), Heinz Trökes (1913-1997), and Max Kaus (1891-1977); joined Grisebach in 2002, managing partner since 2011; specialist Modern Art

Traute Meins

Studied Art History and English Language and Literature in Berlin; joined Grisebach in 2002

Sandra Espig

Born in Essen; studied art history, modern German literature and classical archaeology in Berlin; publications and teaching assignments on Danish art of the 19th/20th century; 2006 Galerie Bassenge, Berlin (until 2016 Old Masters, from 2017 Modern and Contemporary Art), joined Grisebach in 2021

Laura von Bismarck

Studied art history in Paris and London; from 1987 to 1991 at Sothebys, London; with Grisebach since 1991

Susanne Baunach

Studied art history in Vienna and Berlin with a focus on Modern Art and Provenance Research; working experience in the art trade; 2019–2024 at neugerriemschneider; joined Grisebach in 2024

Daniel von Schacky

Born in Bonn; studied International Relations and Art History in Philadelphia, USA; MPhil in Art History; worked for several years in New York; with Grisebach since 2006; managing director from 2011-2016, worked for several years as self-employed art dealer, managing director and partner since 2022

Irene Sieberger

Born in Baden-Baden; studied art history at the University of York (England); Sotheby's, London; 2016–2026 in the Post-War & Contemporary Art Department at Bonhams, London, most recently as Head of Sales and Senior Specialist; since 2026 Head of Contemporary Art at Grisebach.

Elena Sánchez y Lorbach

Born in Essen; studied Art History, Cultural and Media Studies in Düsseldorf, Madrid and Berlin; joined Grisebach in 2016, auctioneer since 2020

Anne Ganteführer-Trier

Studied Art History, German Literature and History in Bonn; curated exhibitions (August Sander, Candida Höfer, Jeff Wall among others) and Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur (estate of August Sander); worked as head of the Photography dept. of an auction house in Cologne for several years; joined Grisebach in 2013 as representative and specialist for Contemporary Art and Photography

Cecilia Hock

Born in Zurich; studied Cultural and Communication Sciences in Friedrichshafen and Vancouver, Canada; Master's degree in Art Business in London; worked in various contemporary galleries in Zurich, Montreal and London; 2021-2024 Sotheby's; with Grisebach since 2024

Felicitas von Woedtke

Studied Art History and Portuguese-Brazilian Studies in Berlin and Amherst/Massachusetts; 2019-2021 König Galerie, Berlin; joined Grisebach in 2021

Dr. Anna Ahrens

Studied Art History, Business Administration and Conservation of historical monuments in Bamberg and Berlin, doctorate at the Humboldt University Berlin; since then has worked as a research assistant at the TU Berlin, and as a lecturer in Cologne and Berlin; joined Grisebach in 2014

Luca Joel Meinert

Studied law, art history, archaeology and art business in Göttingen, Paris and London; worked for various international auction houses and galleries; joined Grisebach in 2020

Frida-Marie Grigull

Studied Art History and Aesthetics, Media Studies and Media Technology in Braunschweig; afterwards responsible for the supervision of artists at the Deutsche Akademie Rom Villa Massimo and then Research Assistant at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena; joined Grisebach in 2018.

Julius von Hausen

Business management training at a renowned German auction house; studied art history and economics in Göttingen; assisted with private and public collections in Lower Saxony; with Grisebach since 2020

Thomas Stanka

Studied philosophy and art history in Berlin; collaboration with various galleries and exhibition projects; with Grisebach since 2023

Anastasia Zentner

Studied art history in Hamburg, Bordeaux and Berlin; worked in galleries and various cultural institutions; freelance work on catalogue raisonné projects; 2022-2024 Kommunale Galerie Berlin; with Grisebach since 2024

Margaux Wilckens

Specialist Online Only

Diandra Donecker

Studied Art History, Modern German Literature and Law in Munich; since then, amongst other things, internship at the Depratment of Drawings and Prints at the MET, New York; 2015-2017 Christie’s; joined Grisebach in 2017, became partner in 2019; specialist Photography

Susanne Schmid

Born in Reutlingen; studied Art History, Archaeology and Romance Studies in Erlangen and Tübingen; joined Grisebach in 2000

Sabina Mlodzianowski

Studied Art History, Medieval History and Historic Preservation in Berlin and Krakow; scientific work at the archive of UdK Berlin, and since 2000 in various leading photographic and contemporary galleries; working for Grisebach since 2016

Isabel von Klitzing

Head of Provenance Research

Dr. Nadine Bauer

Specialist Provenance Research

Susanne Baunach

Studied art history in Vienna and Berlin with a focus on Modern Art and Provenance Research; working experience in the art trade; 2019–2024 at neugerriemschneider; joined Grisebach in 2024

Laura von Bismarck

Studied art history in Paris and London; from 1987 to 1991 at Sothebys, London; with Grisebach since 1991

Dr. Martin Schmidt

Freelance art historian; studied Art history and modern German literature, as well as prints and painting in Marburg with a focus on drawings, prints, and Art of the GDR; joined Grisebach in 2002

Dr. Frederik Schikowski

Studied art history in Berlin; worked as freelance art historian, as an exhibition curator and author; 2018-2019 Beurret Bailly Galerie Widmer, Basel; joined Grisebach in 2024

Miriam Klug

Studied painting conservation in Pontevedra, Spain, and art history at the Sorbonne, Paris. From 2006 to 2021 and since 2025 at Grisebach

Daniel von Schacky

Born in Bonn; studied International Relations and Art History in Philadelphia, USA; MPhil in Art History; worked for several years in New York; with Grisebach since 2006; managing director from 2011-2016, worked for several years as self-employed art dealer, managing director and partner since 2022

Diandra Donecker

Studied Art History, Modern German Literature and Law in Munich; since then, amongst other things, internship at the Depratment of Drawings and Prints at the MET, New York; 2015-2017 Christie’s; joined Grisebach in 2017, became partner in 2019; specialist Photography

Micaela Kapitzky

Born in Berlin; studied Art History, American Studies and Journalism in Berlin; joined Grisebach in 1987, became partner in 2000; specialist Modern Art

Dr. Markus Krause

Born in Kiel; studied Art History and Theology in Berlin; various publications on 20th century art, including catalogues raisonnés of Karl Hartung (1908-1967), Heinz Trökes (1913-1997), and Max Kaus (1891-1977); joined Grisebach in 2002, managing partner since 2011; specialist Modern Art

Bernd Schultz

Born in Dusseldorf; 1963-65 Bank apprenticeship; studied Economics, Art History and German in Berlin; joined Galerie Pels-Leusden in 1965; became partner in 1975; founded Grisebach in 1986 with four other art dealers

Karoline von Kügelgen

studied Art History, Literature and History in Kiel; worked at Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, art trade since 2000, 2003-2009 at Grisebach amongst other things; 2009-2014 at Le Claire Kunst, Hamburg; since 2015 independent art consultant; joined Grisebach in August 2022 as representative for Northern Germany

Dr. Antonia Lehmann-Tolkmitt

Head of Representative Office Düsseldorf

Anne Ganteführer-Trier

Studied Art History, German Literature and History in Bonn; curated exhibitions (August Sander, Candida Höfer, Jeff Wall among others) and Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur (estate of August Sander); worked as head of the Photography dept. of an auction house in Cologne for several years; joined Grisebach in 2013 as representative and specialist for Contemporary Art and Photography

Sophia von Westerholt

Born in London; studied Art History and Psychology in Bonn and Berlin; 2013-2016 gallery and artist management at Galerie Barbara Weiss, Berlin; joined Grisebach in 2016

Dr. Britta von Campenhausen

Studied Art History, Economics and Italian Literature in Heidelberg and Berlin; study visits to Florence and Venice as well as freelance work for various galleries including trade fair support; 2003-2007 staff member of the Frick Collection, New York; since 2007 freelance art historian and curator in Frankfurt, including Supervision of the collection and exhibitions of the European Central Bank (2010-2020), guided tours through the permanent collection and special exhibitions of the Städel Museum as well as curatorial conception and realisation of trips of the Städelscher Museumsverein; joined Grisebach in 2020 as representative

Anna Schaible

Studied art history, German language and art education in Stuttgart; from 2007 curatorial exhibition projects as well as work for a Stuttgart gallery operating internationally; from 2012 self-employed in the art trade (art mediation and collection consulting); with Grisebach since 2023

Moritz von der Heydte

Studied Law in Munich and Bonn; 2007 - 2012 Sotheby's London, specialist for decorative arts; 2015 - 2018 Director Artcurial Germany; since 2019 at Grisebach as Head of the Munich Representative Office

Louisa Schmitt

Office Assistant<br /> Munich Representative Office

Michèle Sandoz

born in Harare (Zimbabwe), from Neuchâtel (French speaking Switzerland), studied East Asian Art History and Chinese Language and Culture at the University of Zurich and at the Beijing Language and Cultural University in China and Cultural Management in Lucerne, spearheaded for almost a decade the global development and execution of Art Basel Client strategy and lead the worldwide the VIP team along with its global client network (2014-2022). Prior to that, she headed Christie’s Zurich office as General Manager for seven years (2006-2014) and led the Asian Art Department at Koller Auctions in Zurich (1994-2000). Most recently, as Head of the Art Initiative for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva, she initiated the Art Prize for Humanity. Furthermore, she currently sits on several Advisory Boards, eg. Member of the Advisory Board of the Executive Master in Art Market Studies (EMAMS) at the University of Zurich, Board Member of the Lagos Biennial (Nigeria), and of the art fair Paris Internationale. Furthermore, she is the Founding Member of the Global Council of the Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (ZEITZ MOCAA) in Cape Town (South Africa). Managing Director of Villa Grisebach Auktionen AG since January 2024.

Sarah Buschor

Born in St. Gallen. Photography qualification, studied design and cultural sciences in Zurich. 2008-2016 fashion editor at Condé Nast and Hubert Burda Media a.o. PR and project management in art, photography and fashion; joined Grisebach in 2016

Cathrin Kirchhoff

Bidder registration and catalogue order

Stefan Hess

Head of Department Shipping and Art Transport

Iegor Kukharev

Shipping and Art Transport

Adnan Suljevic

Shipping and Art Transport

Naema Faika

Reception

Amer Sultan

Accounting

Martin Hedler

Accounting

Dr. Angelika Schulz

Production and Communication

Nora Rüsenberg

Production and Communication

Dr. Anna Augstein Ballestrem

Born in Frankfurt am Main; studied art history and Modern German Literature in Heidelberg, Berlin and Rome; dissertation on “mimic formula in Italian paintings around 1600“; between 2007-2016 artist management and press contact at a leading gallery in Berlin and freelance curator; joined Grisebach in 2017

Sara Glat

Reception

Hanna Missy

Reception

Charlotte Gutberlet

Reception