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Günter Weseler (b. 1930), Atemobjekt T 58/69, Multiple, 1969

Sold for €1,382 at Auctionata Paddle8 AG on Jun 25, 2015.

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Mixed media: ceramics, rubber and electric motor Germany, 1969 Günther Weseler (b. 1930) – German artist and representative of kinetic art Signed ‘Weseler’, numbered ‘[Nr.] 18’, stamped ‘Slg. Carl Vogel Hamburg‘ and with further printed notes on a label by Edition Tangente (Ed.), Heidelberg, on the underside of the pot Copy 18 of an edition of 30 Power: 220 volt 50 Hz 3 Watts Dimensions: 8 x 30 x 21 cm Fully functional; good condition Characteristic breathing object by Günter Weseler, who surprises with his furry fauna and often creates amazing environments Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 1,600 Euro Condition: The work operates with a power glug and is fully functional. It is in good overall condition with only small traces of age and use. It measures 8 x 30 x 21 cm. Günter Weseler (b. 1930) Günter Weseler grew up in Niebüll and was first trained as a radio mechanic, before he studied architecture in Braunschweig. After receiving his diploma, he went to Düsseldorf in 1962. He is well known for his ‘furry’ objects that seem to breathe and are therefore often interpreted as ‘organic’ species. (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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