Wilhelm Oesterle, Color Monotype ‘Standing Female Nude‘, 1914

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Color monotype on Japan paper Germany, 1914 Wilhelm Oesterle (1876-1928) – German painter and etcher Signed lower right ‘Wilhelm Oesterle’ Monogramed and dated lower right in print ‘WO 14’ Sheet dimensions: 47.8 x 32 cm Good condition Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. This colored monotype, dating to 1914, by Wilhelm Oesterle (1876-1928) depicts a subject matter typical for the German artist. Depicted is a standing female nude with one arm stretched forward and one held behind her head. The monotype is signed lower right in pencil ‘Wilhelm Oesterle’, as well as monogramed and dated lower right in the print ‘WO 14’. The sheet is framed udner a mat and in good condition with minimal traces of age and use, like slightly yellowed and in the central area stained paper. The dimensions of the sheet are 47.8 x 32 cm. Wilhelm Oesterle (1876-1928) The German painter and etcher Wilhelm Oesterle began to train as a church and decorative painter, before going to Berlin in 1897 for five years to the academy of arts and crafts. Three years at the arts college in Karlsruhe followed. Afterwards, he settled entirely in Berlin and became a student of Lovis Corinth. During the First World War, he was successful as a painter and etcher of motifs of Berlin and its surroundings. During his time as a soldier in Belgium and France, he created etchings and drawings. Later, he worked as a nude study and etching teacher at the Reimannschule in Berlin. Together with Käthe Kollwitz and Heinrich Zille, he was active in certain education institutes. (tm) 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.