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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Vollbeschäftigung’, Signed, Zittau, 1987
    Aug. 10, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Vollbeschäftigung’, Signed, Zittau, 1987

    Est: €700 - €910

    Gelatin silver print Zittau, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Signed with pencil on the verso ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Zittau 1987, Sept.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Vollbeschäftigung’ Image size: 21 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took the present snapshot in 1987, when visiting the small town Zittau close to Görlitz. The photographer’s interest has obviously been attracted by the sign ‘Mein Arbeitsplatz – mein Kampfplatz für den FRIEDEN‘, serving as a memorial of full employment. Not surprisingly that the wall of brick pallets almost blocks the view of the restaurant behind. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Zittau 1987, Sept.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Vollbeschäftigung’. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a few tiny stains on the upper edge, but outside the picture. The image size is 21 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), Marienkirche, Signed, 1989
    Aug. 10, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), Marienkirche, Signed, 1989

    Est: €600 - €780

    Vintage silver gelatin print on Baryta paper Rostock, Germany, 1989, printed in 1990 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso dated, numbered, signed and inscribed Verso with black photographer's stamp Good condition Sheet size: 48.8 x 38.5 cm Provenance: Private collection Hamburg, Germany Snapshot of the peaceful revolution in 1989; a typical work by Wittenburg, who has extensively documented the German reunification process Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible. This photo by Siegfried Wittenburg was taken in 1989 and shows a group of people gathered in the rain in front of the Marienkirche in Rostock. In the foreground a woman is holding a lit candle in her hand. In 1989 the church was a meeting place for opposition forces, who gathered here for prayers of peace and ceremonies under the leadership of pastor Joachim Gauck. In the 1980s Wittenburg documented life in the GDR, mainly in the region of the Baltic Sea. In many of his works, which were often censored by the government, he captured – as seen here – the revolutionary movement in Rostock. The photograph is in good condition with minor handling creases and edge wear. The upper right corner shows a visible dog ear. In the center there is a crease mark in the left area, which is only visible in raking light. On the verso the sheet is dated ‘Rostock 11. Januar 1990’ numbered ‘3/2/3’, signed ‘Wittenburg’ and inscribed ‘Menschengruppe mit Kerze von der Marienkirche’ (Group of people with candle in front of St. Mary's Church) in pencil. Furthermore there is a black photographer's stamp. The sheet size is 48.8 x 38.5 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Urlaubsfreude’, Signed, Sellin, 1987
    Aug. 10, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Urlaubsfreude’, Signed, Sellin, 1987

    Est: €700 - €910

    Gelatin silver print Sellin, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Sellin 1987’ as well as titled ‘Urlaubsfreude’ Photographer’s stamp on verso Image size: 21.1 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present print reveals a snapshot of the lido ‘Sellin’ on Germany’s largest island Rügen, taken in 1987. Wittenburg titled the picture ‘Urlaubsfreude’ (Joy of Holiday), but captured a view of beach chairs arranged like soldiers and a sign in the foreground, telling who is allowed to enter the beach. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Sellin 1987’ as well as titled ‘Urlaubsfreude’. The backside also bears the photographer’s stamp. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a few tiny tears at the upper edge, but outside the picture. The image size is 21.1 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Ordnungswesen’, Signed, 1987
    Aug. 10, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Ordnungswesen’, Signed, 1987

    Est: €700 - €910

    Gelatin silver print Königstein, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Königstein 1987, Sep.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Ordnungswesen’ Image size: 21 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took this snapshot in 1987, when he discovered the present outdoor seating area of a café in Königstein. Although the terrace is richly furnished with tables and stools, no single person has decided to become a guest. An explanation may be the typographic sign captured in the lower right corner, presenting a rather plump request of maintaining the seating and table order. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Königstein 1987, Sep.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Ordnungswesen’. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a small crease in the lower right corner, but outside the depiction. The image size is 21 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Konsum’, Signed, Wismar, 1991
    Aug. 10, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Konsum’, Signed, Wismar, 1991

    Est: €700 - €910

    Gelatin silver print Wismar, Germany, 1991 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Signed with pencil on verso ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Wismar 1991’ as well as titled ‘Rostocker Straße, Konsum’ Image size: 38 x 28.5 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took the present snapshot in 1991, when visiting the coastal town Wismar. The photographer’s interest has obviously been attracted by the shop window of the small grocer, which is covered with Marlboro and Camel cigarette advertising all over. The household cleaners are additionally presented like decorative objects, as they used to be only sold in the western part of Germany until the reunification in 1989/90. The surrounding house wall shows strong contrasting traces of weathering and deliberately reminds of the living conditions in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Wismar 1991’ as well as titled ‘Rostocker Straße, Konsum’. The photo is in very good condition. The image size is 38 x 28.5 cm and the size of the sheet is 40.2 x 30 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’, Sign., 1989
    Aug. 10, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’, Sign., 1989

    Est: €700 - €910

    Gelatin silver print Rostock, Germany, 1989 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed, dated and numbered ‘Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2’ as well as titled ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’ Photographer’s stamp on verso Image size: 45.4 x 35.3 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present print reveals a snapshot taken in 1989. It shows two young women with their protest sign standing at the entrance of the district administrative office of the Stasi in Rostock. In the 1980s Wittenburg documented life in the GDR. As seen here, his works especially captured the revolutionary movements in his home town Rostock. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed, dated and numbered ‘Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2’ as well as titled ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’. The verso also bears the photographer’s stamp. The photo paper is in very good condition and only shows a few faint crease marks outside the depiction. The image size is 45.4 x 35.3 cm and the size of the sheet is 49 x 38.8 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Deutsche Einheit', 1990
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Deutsche Einheit', 1990

    Est: €220 - €286

    Gelatin silver print Greifswald, Germany, 1990, printed later Siegfried Wittenburg (born 1952) – German photographer Titled, dated and signed on the verso ‘Deutsche Einheit, Greifswald, Juli 1990, Siegfried Wittenburg‘, with two stamps by GRAUWERT Hamburg, one numbered ‘1/12’ Limited edition of 12 copies Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm and 40 x 50 cm with passepartout Good condition Photographs by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg fetch up to 2,000 euros on the international auction market The gelatin silver print ‘Deutsche Einheit’ was shot by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg in 1990. On a huge brick house appears the slogan “The victory of Socialism is the Triumph of Peace”. It is completed with an advertising bill that says “Its wash power is making it so economical” which assembles to a humoristic moment. The modern print is in good condition with minimal signs of wear. It is titled, dated and signed on verso ‘Deutsche Einheit, Greifswald, Juli 1990, Siegfried Wittenburg‘ and bears two stamps of GRAUWERT Hamburg, one of them with the numbering of the edition ‘1/12’. The dimensions of the photograph are 30 x 40 cm and the overall dimensions with mat are 40 x 50 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Interflug’, Photo, Germany, 1988
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Interflug’, Photo, Germany, 1988

    Est: €320 - €416

    Gelatin silver print B/W Germany, Rostock/Warnemünde, 1988 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Signed, tilted and dated in pencil on the reverse ‘Wittenburg “Interflug” Rostock-Warnemünde 1988’ With two stamps of photographic laboratory Grauwert, Hamburg Exemplar 1 of 12 numbered and signed limited copies Printed by Grauwert, Hamburg Snapshot of a child playing on monkey bars in the shape of a plane on a beachscape, captured in an expressive overexposure Image dimensions/sheet dimensions: 75.4 x 111.8 cm Mounted to a mat: 83.7 x 120.1 cm Very good condition On offered appealing work, the photograph has positioned the horizon in such a way that it seems the plane is taking off any minute. One sees the world through the eyes of the playing child and regains for a short moment the childhood’s imagination, which is unlimited yet lost in the world of adults. Condition: The photography is in a very good condition with minimal damages. The sheet filling image dimensions measure 75.4 x 111.8 cm, while the dimensions including the passe-partout are 83.7 x 120.1 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. (nlu) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Ordnungswesen’, Signed, 1987
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Ordnungswesen’, Signed, 1987

    Est: €1,000 - €1,300

    Gelatin silver print Königstein, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Königstein 1987, Sep.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Ordnungswesen’ Image size: 21 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took this snapshot in 1987, when he discovered the present outdoor seating area of a café in Königstein. Although the terrace is richly furnished with tables and stools, no single person has decided to become a guest. An explanation may be the typographic sign captured in the lower right corner, presenting a rather plump request of maintaining the seating and table order. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Königstein 1987, Sep.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Ordnungswesen’. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a small crease in the lower right corner, but outside the depiction. The image size is 21 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Konsum’, Signed, Wismar, 1991
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), ‘Konsum’, Signed, Wismar, 1991

    Est: €1,000 - €1,300

    Gelatin silver print Wismar, Germany, 1991 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Signed with pencil on verso ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Wismar 1991’ as well as titled ‘Rostocker Straße, Konsum’ Image size: 38 x 28.5 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took the present snapshot in 1991, when visiting the coastal town Wismar. The photographer’s interest has obviously been attracted by the shop window of the small grocer, which is covered with Marlboro and Camel cigarette advertising all over. The household cleaners are additionally presented like decorative objects, as they used to be only sold in the western part of Germany until the reunification in 1989/90. The surrounding house wall shows strong contrasting traces of weathering and deliberately reminds of the living conditions in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Wismar 1991’ as well as titled ‘Rostocker Straße, Konsum’. The photo is in very good condition. The image size is 38 x 28.5 cm and the size of the sheet is 40.2 x 30 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Urlaubsfreude’, Signed, Sellin, 1987
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Urlaubsfreude’, Signed, Sellin, 1987

    Est: €1,000 - €1,300

    Gelatin silver print Sellin, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Sellin 1987’ as well as titled ‘Urlaubsfreude’ Photographer’s stamp on verso Image size: 21.1 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present print reveals a snapshot of the lido ‘Sellin’ on Germany’s largest island Rügen, taken in 1987. Wittenburg titled the picture ‘Urlaubsfreude’ (Joy of Holiday), but captured a view of beach chairs arranged like soldiers and a sign in the foreground, telling who is allowed to enter the beach. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Sellin 1987’ as well as titled ‘Urlaubsfreude’. The backside also bears the photographer’s stamp. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a few tiny tears at the upper edge, but outside the picture. The image size is 21.1 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Wohnungsbau', 1981
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Wohnungsbau', 1981

    Est: €220 - €286

    Gelatin silver print Rostock, Germany, 1981, printed later Siegfried Wittenburg (born 1952) – German photographer Titled, dated and signed on the verso ‘Wohnungsbau, Rostock-Groß Klein 1981, Siegfried Wittenburg‘, with stamps by GRAUWERT Hamburg, one numbered ‘1/12’ Limited edition of 12 copies Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm and 40 x 50 cm with passepartout Good condition Photographs by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg fetch up to 2,000 euros on the international auction market Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The gelatin silver print ‘Wohnungsbau’ was shot by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg in 1981. A biker is cycling through the deserted estate of prefabricated houses in the district Groß Klein of Rostock. The rain has turned the surface into a muddy ground. The modern print is in good condition with minimal traces of wear. It is titled, dated and signed verso ‘Wohnungsbau, Rostock-Groß Klein 1981, Siegfried Wittenburg‘ and bears two stamps of GRAUWERT Hamburg, one of them with the numbering of the edition ‘1/12’. The dimensions of the photograph are 30 x 40 cm and the overall dimensions with mat are 40 x 50 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990

    Est: €2,400 - €3,120

    Archival Pigment Print on Baryta paper, laminated on Alu Dibond Germany, Rostock, 1990 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Collage comprised of 12 black and white photographs Certificate enclosed, signed ‘Siegfried Wittenburg’ and numbered ‘Nr. 3’ in black pen by the artist Depiction: 178 x 158 cm Very good condition Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978 Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. This is a work from the photographic oeuvre of the German artist Siegfried Wittenburg. The collage, comprised of 12 black and white photographs, depicts single people in an audience during a speech of the former chancellor Helmut Schmidt at the Universitätsplatz in Rostock in February 1990. Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978. The publication of his pictures was difficult in the GDR because the Stasi classified them as depicting reality worse. A certificate, signed ‘Siegfried Wittenburg’ and numbered ‘Nr. 3’ in black pen by the artist, is enclosed. The print is laminated on an Alu Dibond board. The Alu Dibond board has got an aluminum frame on the back for the mounting of the piece. The work is in very good condition. Merely in the upper area are two small slightly superficially damaged spots. The depiction measures 178 x 158 cm and the total dimensions, including the Alu Dibond board, are 180 x 160 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. (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.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Rennpappe', 1989
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Rennpappe', 1989

    Est: €220 - €286

    Gelatin silver print Rostock, Germany, 1989, printed later Siegfried Wittenburg (born 1952) – German photographer Titled, dated and signed on the verso ‘Rennpappe, Rostock 1989, Siegfried Wittenburg‘, with two stamps by GRAUWERT Hamburg, one numbered ‘1/12’ Limited edition of 12 copies Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm and 40 x 50 cm with passepartout Good condition Photographs by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg fetch up to 2,000 euros on the international auction market The gelatin silver print ‘Rennpappe’ was shot by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg in 1989. We are inside of a Trabant garage, where two mechanics try to fix an iconic vehicle of the former GDR. The modern print is in good condition with minimal traces of wear. It is titled, dated and signed verso ‘Rennpappe, Rostock 1989, Siegfried Wittenburg‘ and bears two stamps of GRAUWERT Hamburg, one of them with the numbering of the edition ‘1/12’. The dimensions of the photograph are 30 x 40 cm and the overall dimensions with mat are 40 x 50 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Redefreiheit', 1989
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Redefreiheit', 1989

    Est: €220 - €286

    Gelatin silver print Rostock, Germany, 1989, printed later Siegfried Wittenburg (born 1952) – German photographer Titled, dated and signed on the verso ‘Redefreiheit, Rostock Jan. 1990, Siegfried Wittenburg’, with two stamps by GRAUWERT Hamburg, one numbered ‘1/12’ Limited edition of 12 copies Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm and 40 x 50 cm with passepartout Good condition Photographs by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg fetch up to 2,000 euros on the international auction market This photo by Siegfried Wittenburg was taken in 1989 and shows pastor Joachim Gauck giving a speech in the Marienkirche in Rostock in Autumn 1989. At the time the church was a meeting place for opposition forces, who gathered here for prayers of peace and ceremonies. In the 1980s Wittenburg documented life in the GDR, mainly in the region of the Baltic Sea. The modern print is in good condition with minimal signs of wear. It is titled, dated and signed on verso ‘Redefreiheit, Rostock Jan. 1990, Siegfried Wittenburg‘ and bears two stamps of GRAUWERT Hamburg, one of them with the numbering of the edition ‘1/12’. The dimensions of the photograph are 30 x 40 cm and the overall dimensions with mat are 40 x 50 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’, Sign., 1989
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’, Sign., 1989

    Est: €1,000 - €1,300

    Gelatin silver print Rostock, Germany, 1989 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed, dated and numbered ‘Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2’ as well as titled ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’ Photographer’s stamp on verso Image size: 45.4 x 35.3 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present print reveals a snapshot taken in 1989. It shows two young women with their protest sign standing at the entrance of the district administrative office of the Stasi in Rostock. In the 1980s Wittenburg documented life in the GDR. As seen here, his works especially captured the revolutionary movements in his home town Rostock. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed, dated and numbered ‘Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2’ as well as titled ‘Junge Frauen vor der Stasi’. The verso also bears the photographer’s stamp. The photo paper is in very good condition and only shows a few faint crease marks outside the depiction. The image size is 45.4 x 35.3 cm and the size of the sheet is 49 x 38.8 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), Marienkirche, Signed, 1989
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), Marienkirche, Signed, 1989

    Est: €600 - €780

    Vintage silver gelatin print on Baryta paper Rostock, Germany, 1989, printed in 1990 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Verso dated, numbered, signed and inscribed Verso with black photographer's stamp Good condition Sheet size: 48.8 x 38.5 cm Provenance: Private collection Hamburg, Germany Snapshot of the peaceful revolution in 1989; a typical work by Wittenburg, who has extensively documented the German reunification process Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible. This photo by Siegfried Wittenburg was taken in 1989 and shows a group of people gathered in the rain in front of the Marienkirche in Rostock. In the foreground a woman is holding a lit candle in her hand. In 1989 the church was a meeting place for opposition forces, who gathered here for prayers of peace and ceremonies under the leadership of pastor Joachim Gauck. In the 1980s Wittenburg documented life in the GDR, mainly in the region of the Baltic Sea. In many of his works, which were often censored by the government, he captured – as seen here – the revolutionary movement in Rostock. The photograph is in good condition with minor handling creases and edge wear. The upper right corner shows a visible dog ear. In the center there is a crease mark in the left area, which is only visible in raking light. On the verso the sheet is dated ‘Rostock 11. Januar 1990’ numbered ‘3/2/3’, signed ‘Wittenburg’ and inscribed ‘Menschengruppe mit Kerze von der Marienkirche’ (Group of people with candle in front of St. Mary's Church) in pencil. Furthermore there is a black photographer's stamp. The sheet size is 48.8 x 38.5 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Sozialismus', 1987
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Photograph 'Sozialismus', 1987

    Est: €600 - €780

    Gelatin silver print Jena, Germany, 1987, printed later Siegfried Wittenburg (born 1952) – German photographer Titled, dated and signed on the verso ‘Sozialismus, Jena 1987, Siegfried Wittenburg, with two stamps by GRAUWERT Hamburg, one numbered ‘1/12’, Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm and 40 x 50 cm with passepartout Good condition Photographs by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg fetch up to 2,000 euros on the international auction market The black and white photograph ‘Socialism’ was shot by the German photographer Siegfried Wittenburg in 1987. There are numerous people lining up in front of a house entrance with the slogan ‘The stronger the Socialism, the safer the Peace’. The modern print is in good condition with minimal signs of wear. It is titled, dated and signed verso ‘Sozialismus, Jena 1987, Siegfried Wittenburg‘. The dimensions of the photograph are 30 x 40 cm and the overall dimensions with mat are 40 x 50 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Vollbeschäftigung’, Signed, Zittau, 1987
    Jun. 06, 2016

    Siegfried Wittenburg, ‘Vollbeschäftigung’, Signed, Zittau, 1987

    Est: €1,000 - €1,300

    Gelatin silver print Zittau, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Signed with pencil on the verso ‘Wittenburg’; also inscribed and dated ‘Zittau 1987, Sept.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Vollbeschäftigung’ Image size: 21 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took the present snapshot in 1987, when visiting the small town Zittau close to Görlitz. The photographer’s interest has obviously been attracted by the sign ‘Mein Arbeitsplatz – mein Kampfplatz für den FRIEDEN‘, serving as a memorial of full employment. Not surprisingly that the wall of brick pallets almost blocks the view of the restaurant behind. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil ‘Wittenburg’. It is also inscribed and dated ‘Zittau 1987, Sept.; Abzug 1987’ as well as titled ‘Vollbeschäftigung’. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a few tiny stains on the upper edge, but outside the picture. The image size is 21 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990
    Jul. 22, 2015

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990

    Est: €3,400 - €4,420

    Archival Pigment Print on Baryta paper, laminated on Alu Dibond Germany, Rostock, 1990 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) – German photographer Collage comprised of 12 black and white photographs Certificate enclosed, signed ‘Siegfried Wittenburg’ and numbered ‘Nr. 3’ in black pen by the artist Depiction: 178 x 158 cm Very good condition Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978 Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. This is a work from the photographic oeuvre of the German artist Siegfried Wittenburg. The collage, comprised of 12 black and white photographs, depicts single people in an audience during a speech of the former chancellor Helmut Schmidt at the Universitätsplatz in Rostock in February 1990. Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978. The publication of his pictures was difficult in the GDR because the Stasi classified them as depicting reality worse. A certificate, signed ‘Siegfried Wittenburg’ and numbered ‘Nr. 3’ in black pen by the artist, is enclosed. The print is laminated on an Alu Dibond board. The Alu Dibond board has got an aluminum frame on the back for the mounting of the piece. The work is in very good condition. Merely in the upper area are two small slightly superficially damaged spots. The depiction measures 178 x 158 cm and the total dimensions, including the Alu Dibond board, are 180 x 160 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club ‘Konkret’. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. (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.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Jena. Sekundärrohstofferfassung Leipzig., 1987. 1989
    May. 29, 2015

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Jena. Sekundärrohstofferfassung Leipzig., 1987. 1989

    Est: €1,000 - €1,200

    The first print signed, dated and titled in pencil and with photographer's label on the verso. The second print signed, dated and titled in pencil on the verso. 14.6 x 22.2 cm (17.9 x 23.8 cm). 15 x 22.1 cm (17.8 x 23.7 cm)

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi', Sign., 1989
    Apr. 24, 2015

    Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi', Sign., 1989

    Est: €1,600 - €2,000

    Gelatin silver print Rostock, Germany, 1989 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'; also inscribed, dated and numbered 'Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2' as well as titled 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi' Photographer's stamp on verso Image size: 45.4 x 35.3 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present print reveals a snapshot taken in 1989. It shows two young women with their protest sign standing at the entrance of the district administrative office of the Stasi in Rostock. In the 1980s Wittenburg documented life in the GDR. As seen here, his works especially captured the revolutionary movements in his home town Rostock. The print is verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'. It is also inscribed, dated and numbered 'Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2' as well as titled 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi'. The verso also bears the photographer's stamp. The photo paper is in very good condition and only shows a few faint crease marks outside the depiction. The image size is 45.4 x 35.3 cm and the size of the sheet is 49 x 38.8 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) 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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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990
    Apr. 24, 2015

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990

    Est: €6,400 - €8,000

    Archival Pigment Print on Baryta paper, laminated on Alu Dibond Germany, Rostock, 1990 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Collage comprised of 12 black and white photographs Certificate enclosed, signed 'Siegfried Wittenburg' and numbered 'Nr. 3' in black pen by the artist Depiction: 178 x 158 cm Very good condition Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978 Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. This is a work from the photographic oeuvre of the German artist Siegfried Wittenburg. The collage, comprised of 12 black and white photographs, depicts single people in an audience during a speech of the former chancellor Helmut Schmidt at the Universitätsplatz in Rostock in February 1990. Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978. The publication of his pictures was difficult in the GDR because the Stasi classified them as depicting reality worse. A certificate, signed 'Siegfried Wittenburg' and numbered 'Nr. 3' in black pen by the artist, is enclosed. The print is laminated on an Alu Dibond board. The Alu Dibond board has got an aluminum frame on the back for the mounting of the piece. The work is in very good condition. Merely in the upper area are two small slightly superficially damaged spots. The depiction measures 178 x 158 cm and the total dimensions, including the Alu Dibond board, are 180 x 160 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. (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.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), 'Ordnungswesen', Signed, 1987
    Nov. 21, 2014

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), 'Ordnungswesen', Signed, 1987

    Est: €1,920 - €2,400

    Gelatin silver print Königstein, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'; also inscribed and dated 'Königstein 1987, Sep.; Abzug 1987' as well as titled 'Ordnungswesen' Image size: 21 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took this snapshot in 1987, when he discovered the present outdoor seating area of a café in Königstein. Although the terrace is richly furnished with tables and stools, no single person has decided to become a guest. An explanation may be the typographic sign captured in the lower right corner, presenting a rather plump request of maintaining the seating and table order. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'. It is also inscribed and dated 'Königstein 1987, Sep.; Abzug 1987' as well as titled 'Ordnungswesen'. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a small crease in the lower right corner, but outside the depiction. The image size is 21 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Urlaubsfreude', Signed, Sellin, 1987
    Nov. 21, 2014

    Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Urlaubsfreude', Signed, Sellin, 1987

    Est: €1,920 - €2,400

    Gelatin silver print Sellin, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'; also inscribed and dated 'Sellin 1987' as well as titled 'Urlaubsfreude' Photographer's stamp on verso Image size: 21.1 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present print reveals a snapshot of the lido 'Sellin' on Germany's largest island Rügen, taken in 1987. Wittenburg titled the picture 'Urlaubsfreude' (Joy of Holiday), but captured a view of beach chairs arranged like soldiers and a sign in the foreground, telling who is allowed to enter the beach. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'. It is also inscribed and dated 'Sellin 1987' as well as titled 'Urlaubsfreude'. The backside also bears the photographer's stamp. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a few tiny tears at the upper edge, but outside the picture. The image size is 21.1 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi', Sign., 1989
    Nov. 21, 2014

    Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi', Sign., 1989

    Est: €2,240 - €2,800

    Gelatin silver print Rostock, Germany, 1989 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'; also inscribed, dated and numbered 'Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2' as well as titled 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi' Photographer's stamp on verso Image size: 45.4 x 35.3 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The present print reveals a snapshot taken in 1989. It shows two young women with their protest sign standing at the entrance of the district administrative office of the Stasi in Rostock. In the 1980s Wittenburg documented life in the GDR. As seen here, his works especially captured the revolutionary movements in his home town Rostock. The print is verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'. It is also inscribed, dated and numbered 'Rostock, 4. November 1989 J/2/2' as well as titled 'Junge Frauen vor der Stasi'. The verso also bears the photographer's stamp. The photo paper is in very good condition and only shows a few faint crease marks outside the depiction. The image size is 45.4 x 35.3 cm and the size of the sheet is 49 x 38.8 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990
    Nov. 21, 2014

    Siegfried Wittenburg, Faces of Revolution, Germany, 1990

    Est: €9,600 - €12,000

    Archival Pigment Print on Baryta paper, laminated on Alu Dibond Germany, Rostock, 1990 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Collage comprised of 12 black and white photographs Certificate enclosed, signed 'Siegfried Wittenburg' and numbered 'Nr. 3' in black pen by the artist Depiction: 178 x 158 cm Very good condition Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978 Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. This is a work from the photographic oeuvre of the German artist Siegfried Wittenburg. The collage, comprised of 12 black and white photographs, depicts single people in an audience during a speech of the former chancellor Helmut Schmidt at the Universitätsplatz in Rostock in February 1990. Siegfried Wittenburg documented everyday life in the GDR and the environment in his photographs since 1978. The publication of his pictures was difficult in the GDR because the Stasi classified them as depicting reality worse. A certificate, signed 'Siegfried Wittenburg' and numbered 'Nr. 3' in black pen by the artist, is enclosed. The print is laminated on an Alu Dibond board. The Alu Dibond board has got an aluminum frame on the back for the mounting of the piece. The work is in very good condition. Merely in the upper area are two small slightly superficially damaged spots. The depiction measures 178 x 158 cm and the total dimensions, including the Alu Dibond board, are 180 x 160 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Self-educated, Siegfried Wittenburg dedicated himself to photography from 1977 onwards. In the 80s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs documented the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock, working as a photo artist, designer and author. (tm) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), 'Konsum', Signed, Wismar, 1991
    Nov. 21, 2014

    Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952), 'Konsum', Signed, Wismar, 1991

    Est: €1,920 - €2,400

    Gelatin silver print Wismar, Germany, 1991 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Signed with pencil on verso 'Wittenburg'; also inscribed and dated 'Wismar 1991' as well as titled 'Rostocker Straße, Konsum' Image size: 38 x 28.5 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took the present snapshot in 1991, when visiting the coastal town Wismar. The photographer's interest has obviously been attracted by the shop window of the small grocer, which is covered with Marlboro and Camel cigarette advertising all over. The household cleaners are additionally presented like decorative objects, as they used to be only sold in the western part of Germany until the reunification in 1989/90. The surrounding house wall shows strong contrasting traces of weathering and deliberately reminds of the living conditions in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'. It is also inscribed and dated 'Wismar 1991' as well as titled 'Rostocker Straße, Konsum'. The photo is in very good condition. The image size is 38 x 28.5 cm and the size of the sheet is 40.2 x 30 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.

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  • Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Vollbeschäftigung', Signed, Zittau, 1987
    Nov. 21, 2014

    Siegfried Wittenburg, 'Vollbeschäftigung', Signed, Zittau, 1987

    Est: €1,920 - €2,400

    Gelatin silver print Zittau, Germany, 1987 Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) - German photographer Signed with pencil on the verso 'Wittenburg'; also inscribed and dated 'Zittau 1987, Sept.; Abzug 1987' as well as titled 'Vollbeschäftigung' Image size: 21 x 32 cm Very good condition Wittenburg is regarded as a chronicler of his time and produced numerous impressive pictures of life in the GDR Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Siegfried Wittenburg took the present snapshot in 1987, when visiting the small town Zittau close to Görlitz. The photographer's interest has obviously been attracted by the sign 'Mein Arbeitsplatz - mein Kampfplatz für den FRIEDEN', serving as a memorial of full employment. Not surprisingly that the wall of brick pallets almost blocks the view of the restaurant behind. The photograph is a typical example of the critical documentations Siegfried Wittenburg took during the 1980s in the GDR. The print is verso signed with pencil 'Wittenburg'. It is also inscribed and dated 'Zittau 1987, Sept.; Abzug 1987' as well as titled 'Vollbeschäftigung'. The photo is in very good condition and only shows a few tiny stains on the upper edge, but outside the picture. The image size is 21 x 32 cm and the size of the sheet is 29 x 39 cm. Siegfried Wittenburg (b. 1952) Siegfried Wittenburg is a self-trained photographer and has been active in the field since 1977. In the 1980s he already participated in exhibitions in the GDR (German Democratic Republic) and abroad. From 1982 onwards, he worked as the head of the youth photography club 'Konkret'. Most of his photographs document the daily life in the north of the GDR and they were consistently subject to censorship. Only after 1989, he was able to practice his work safely and uncensored. Today, Siegfried Wittenburg lives and works in Rostock and works as a photo artist, designer and author. (cbo) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.

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