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Thomas Ranft (1945) - Nacht der tausend Träume, 1986 - Abstract Etching

1986

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Thomas Ranft (1945) Nacht der tausend Träume, 1986 • Coloured etching on three separate plates • Sheet ca. 55 x 42 cm • Titled, signed and dedicated Worldwide shipping for this object is complimentary - There are no additional charges for handling & delivery. Thomas Ranft is an award-winning draftsman and printmaker based in Germany whose works have been extensively exhibited on a national level, as well as in Switzerland and the United States. Inspired by his love of literature and music, he describes himself as always having been overwhelmed by the "fantastic detail" . Thomas Ranft was born in war torn Germany in Königsee (Thüringen) in 1945 and initially trained as an horticulturist. From 1967 to 1972 he then attended the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig Germany. From 1976 on he undertook various print projects for contemporary artists. In 1979 he was one of the founding members of the artist group/gallery CLARA MOSCH. He is now being noticed and after collaboration with gallerist Gunar Barthel in 2003, he receives his first major award for his ‘ Idee vom Anderssein’ the coveted Hans Theo Richter-Preis of the Sächsischen Akademie der Künste. Ranft enjoys prolific representation on the major European art fairs, such as the Art Basel, Arco Madrid, Art etc. From 1976 up to the present Thomas Ranft has regularly held numerous solo and group exhibitions mainly in Germany, Switzerland and the United States. Today examples of his fantastic work are kept in many important private and public collections. I am selling here a small collection of his prints, which I have divided into five lots. Take your time and have a look at this extremely skilled and fine etchings, full of mesmerizing details. I am Adrian Stuart Grond trading as ASGrond - Art & Antiques. Passionate collector, purveyor and artist. Here on 1stdibs I am offering Fine Art that I have collected over the last thirty years. Phantoms of Time - Things of the past - for you to add to your future and so enriching your life’s tapestry. I often choose to leave objects in the state I acquired them, chiefly to retain as much of their originality as possible, but also to leave open all options regarding the object’s future treatment and appearance. Examine the provided photographs and ask questions. I am here to assist you to my best of knowledge. Although I do of course accept returns, costs are incurred on both sides – so be sure you are confident regarding condition before purchase of any item. With some of the larger and or more valuable objects, I prefer to let 1stDibs handle delivery. However, most of my stock I deliver worldwide for free– so no extra costs on top of the sale price for those items. I do decline to accept responsibility for any declaration made to the customs authority concerning import and export. These include age, value and provenience and so on as well as the taxes concerning these. Meaning, you the buyer cover all incurring import costs, duties and taxes on your end. I pack the goods myself and very carefully. Where it makes sense, for environmental reasons I will use recycled packing materials. I ship using the Swiss Postal Priority Service and all shipments are fully insured. Thank you for your interest and please note, that I offer free worldwide shipping on most items.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Ranft (1945, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1986
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Meinisberg, CH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TK_23_3_18_8_41stDibs: LU1668210831442
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