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Vincenzo Laera, Mr. Dasauki, Gelatin Silver Print, 2012

Sold for €868 at Auctionata Paddle8 AG on Mar 26, 2015.

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Gelatin silver print on baryta paper Berlin, Germany, 2012 Vincenzo Laera (b. 1966) - Italian fashion and beauty photographer Verso signed, dated and inscribed 'Berlin 2012', titled 'Mr Dasauki' as well as numbered '2/6' and with the photographer's stamp Image dimensions: 59.5 x 45 cm; sheet dimensions: 63.3 x 49 cm Very good condition Vincenzo Laera's photographs are characterized by his great sense of composition and light that is deeply influenced by photographers like Helmut Newton. The present portrait shows a male nude posing under water, so that the body appears gently blurred. The photograph belongs to the series 'Mr. Dasauki'. Condition: The gelatin silver print is in very good condition. The image size is 59.5 x 45 cm, the sheet measures 63.3 x 49 cm. Vincenzo Laera (b. 1966) Vincenzo Laera has been working in the fashion and beauty industry since the age of 16. His interest in photography was aroused by his collaborations with fashion photographers like Koto Bolofo (b. 1959). In 1987 he had the possibility to join the photographer's team of Helmut Newton (1920-2004), before he moved to New York in 1989. Here, he continued to collaborate with a number of famous photographers, including Irving Penn, Bert Stern and Annie Leibovitz. Laera lives and works in Berlin, today. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good - if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given - starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.

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