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Tom Lemke, Water I, 4 Color Photographs, 2001

Sold for €1,500 at Auctionata Paddle8 AG on Dec 1, 2016.

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Set of 4 c-prints on RC paper, laid down on PVC foam board Tom (Thomas) Lemke (b. 1960) – German photographer Each signed ‘Tom Lemke’, dated ‘2001’, titled ‘Water I’, numbered ‘7/10’ and inscribed ‘4 tlg.’ In black permanent marker on the reverse Published by Achenbach Art Edition, Düsseldorf Dimensions: 80 x 100 cm each In black cloth-covered portfolio with embossing: 102.5 x 83 x 4 cm Lemke, a student of Markus Lüpertz, is regarded as a star of the new generation of German photographers Object is taxed regularly. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: All 4 photographs are in generally good condition. 2 sheets show a fine, longer scratch each. The cloth-covered portfolio bears slight traces of rubbing and scuffing to the corners and edges. Otherwise the condition is good. Tom Lemke (b. 1960) Before Tom Lemke devoted himself to photography, he had studied law at the University of Münster. After graduating, he spent some time in Paris and assisted the famous photographer Jean-Loup Sieff. He worked as a freelance photographer for several magazines, like ‘Stern’, ‘Süddeutsche Zeitung’, and ‘Die Zeit’. He then studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf from 1990 to 1995, and became a master student of Markus Lüpertz. He continued assisting him for two years after university. Since 2001 Tom Lemkes works have been part of several national and international solo and group exhibitions. (fea) 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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