Reinhold Zwerger Sold at Auction Prices

Reinold Zwerger, 11 Linocuts, Landscapes, 1970s

Eleven linocuts, thereof two in colors, on various papers, additionally a sketched linoleum-plate and a hand-bound book Austria, 1970s Reinold Zwerger (1924-2009) – Austrian graphic artist and industrial designer Eleven sheets each signed in pencil, partly additionally numbered, dated and inscribed in pencil One sketched linoleum-plate signed with black felt pen One hand-bound book, half-cloth with marbled paper Sheet size: from 49.9 x 70.4 to 62.8 x 77 cm Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 600 EUR This set of works by the Austrian artist contains eleven linocuts, most of which were developed in the 1970s, partly they are printed later. The dominant motif is the Holy Mount Athos. The sketched linoleum-plate shows a woodscape. Lower right, the artist had already begun with the cutting. The hand-bound book by the artist with the title ‘Athos = Kartographierung’ contains diary-like texts and is illustrated with xeroxed linocuts. Reinold Zwerger (1924-2009) was born in Kirchberg am Wechsel, Lower Austria. He studied at the Graphische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalten in Vienna and worked as a graphic and industrial designer. A journey leads him in 1956 to Mount Athos for the first time. Many other trips followed. The eleven linocuts of this set, thereof nine in black and white and two in colors, are all signed in pencil. Partly they are additionally dated, numbered and inscribed in pencil. The sketched linoleum-plate is signed with felt pen. The book is hand-bound in a half-cloth cover with marbled paper. Age-related the sheets are with minor to more wear. The overall condition is good. The sheets measure from 49.9 x 70.4 to 62.8 x 77 cm. (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.