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Bernhard Blume (1937-2011), Sakraler Akt, Drawing, 1986

Sold for €163 at Auctionata Paddle8 AG on Apr 8, 2016.

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Black marker on plain drawing paper Germany, 1986 Bernhard Blume (1937-2011) - Major artist of the Düsseldorf School, who has become known as an artist couple along with Anna Blume (b. 1937) Signed and dated in pencil ‘Blume 86’ to the lower margin Sheet dimensions: 21.5 x 15.3 cm Very good condition Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The sheet is mounted on cardboard to the upper margin. It is in very good condition, showing only the lightest traces of use. The sheet’s dimensions are 21.5 x 15.3 cm. Anna and Bernhard Blume Anna (b. 1937) and Bernhard Blume (1937-2011) have become known as an artist couple. They gained notoriety through their serial large-format photographs in black and white, in which they often depict themselves. The Blume studied at the Art Academy in Düsseldorf in the 1960s. Bernhard Blume also studied philosophy at the University of Cologne. In the 1980s, they worked as art teachers, amongst others. In 1987, Bernhard Blume was a professor of fine arts and visual communication at the Academy of Fine Arts in Hamburg. With their staged photographs, the artist couple dealt ironically with themes of the petite bourgeoisie. In addition to photographs, the Blume created installations. Works of the Blumes are in the collections of the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, the Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt, and the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin, amongst others. (cko) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

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