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Siegfried Kaden, Pigeon Head, Lithograph, Switzerland, 1990

Sold for €250 at Auctionata Paddle8 AG on Feb 25, 2016.

Siegfried Kaden, Pigeon Head, Lithograph, Switzerland, 1990 auction lot image

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Lithograph in colors on BFK Rives wove paper (watermark) Switzerland, 1990 Siegfried Kaden (born 1945) – German painter and printmaker Signed and dated at the lower right in pencil ‘S. Kaden 90’ Dedicated centric at the lower half in pencil ‘für Josef’ With blind stamp of Stoob-Steindruckerei, St. Gallen Humorous composition of the silhouette of a head, in the style of a paper cutting, with three doves as eyes Image dimensions: 72.6 x 59.5 cm; Sheet size: 84.7 x 59.5 cm Very good condition Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Kaden is famous for his humorous, caricaturing and partially provocative, surrealistic-like compositions, e.g. ‘Ein Vogel beflügelt’, which depicts a crow resting on the erect penis of a figure. Condition: The lithograph in colors is in a very good condition The image dimensions are 72.6 x 59.5 cm, while the sheet size measures 84.7 x 59.5 cm. Siegfried Kaden (born 1945) Painter and printmaker Siegfried Kaden was born 1945 in Dresden. He studied at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Vienna from 1971 to 73 as well as at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Stuttgart from 1969 to 74. Furthermore Kaden completed his studies in art history at the University Stuttgart from 1968 to 74, followed by national and international guest professorships. His works were exhibited in various significant galleries. Siegfried Kaden lives and works in Havanna, Cuba. (nlu) 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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