Günter Rössler Sold at Auction Prices

Günter Rössler, Gisela, Lambda Print, 1968/2006

Lambda print on Fujicolor Professional Paper Bulgaria, 1968; later print from 2006 Günter Rössler (1926-2012) - German photographer and one of the pioneers of artistic nude photography in the GDR Signed in blue ink ‘Günt Rössler’ and numbered typographically on the LUMAS edition label Number 129 from an edition of 150 copies Image dimensions: 60 x 60.5 cm; sheet size: 64 x 64.5 cm Good condition Günter Rössler is particularly recorded for his artistic nude photographs In 1968, Günter Rössler (1926-2012) traveled to Bulgaria along with the German model Gisela in order to shoot photographs for the magazine ‘Sybille’. It was possibly also in Bulgaria that was shot the present photograph. Today, Rössler’s photographs from that period are considered part of his classics. Condition: The work is in good condition, showing minor crease marks within the depiction and tiny blemishes to the lower margin. The image measures 60 x 60.5 cm, while the sheet dimensions are 64 x 64.5 cm. Günter Rössler (1926-2012) Günter Rössler began his artistic training as a photo lab technician in 1946. From 1947 until 1951, he studied photography at the Academy in Leipzig. He worked as a fashion photographer on a national and international level since 1951. Rössler is considered one of the founders of the ‚action photography’. Since 1972, the artist focused on nude photography. In 1979, he realized the first nude plein-air of the GDR in Höfgen. In 1981, he became a member of the Verband Bildender Künstler der DDR. He was a co-founder of the model agency VOILÀ!. In 1996, he became a member of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Photographie in Cologne and the Bund Bildender Künstler in Leipzig. (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.