Rosemarie Blank Sold at Auction Prices

Two Lithographs ‘Rock Formation’ and ‘Faces’, 1962/63

Lithographs on paper Germany, 1962/63 One sheet by Rosemarie Blank (b. 1939) is signed and dated ‘R. Blank/63’, titled and numbered lower left ‘Steinformation 19/20’; sheet dimensions: 44.5 x 62.5 cm One sheet illegibly signed and dated ‘62’ lower right; at lower left inscribed ‘Probedruck’ (trial proof); sheet dimensions: 43 x 59 cm, framed Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 300 EUR These two lithographs were created in the 1960s by two different German artists. One print titled ‘Rock Formation’ was created by Rosemarie Blank in 1963. Both sheets are rendered in black and white and show abstracted motifs. In both depictions, the artists’ primarily concern was the exploration of light and shadow effects as well as of structures and surfaces. One sheet is illegibly signed lower right and dated ‘62’ as well as inscribed ‘Probedruck’ (trial proof) lower left. The other sheet by Rosemarie Blank is signed and dated lower right ‘R. Blank/63’, as well as titled and numbered ‘Steinformation 19/20’ (=Rock Formation). The sheets are overall in good condition with slight yellowing and crease marks. The left edge of one work shows a tear. The sheet dimensions are 43 x 59 cm and 44.5 x 62.5 cm. One work is framed (43.5 x 59 cm). (cko) 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.