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Wolfgang Gäfgen
Naissance

Circa 1960

$1,845
£1,416.88
€1,623.73
CA$2,597.30
A$2,909.55
CHF 1,516.14
MX$35,490.56
NOK 19,266.70
SEK 18,167.13
DKK 12,119.06

About the Item

This original etching- "Naissance" (birth)- was realized by the esteemed German artist and master printmaker Wolfgang Gäfgen (b. 1936), circa 1960. Rendered in a mostly grisaille palate- with subtle inflections of turquoise and ombre- the work offers abstract forms seemingly inspired by Native American iconography. The central figure appears as some kind of ancient echinoderm creature surrounded by fringed tendrils. The title, Naissance (French for birth) leads this viewer to imagine that the piece could relate to the birth of life on earth, as all beings descended from such primitive organisms according to evolution. However, one elects to interpret it, however, it is a sophisticated piece by an important 20th Century artist (Gäfgen's work is represented in New York's Museum of Modern Art). This piece- from a small edition of 125- represents an artist's proof, which tend to be of higher value than editioned prints as they were created by artist's hand. Excellent condition. Signed "W. Gäfgen Preuve de l'artiste." Dimensions: 22"H X 17"W (Sheet) 28.5"H X 23"W X 1.5"D (Framed)
  • Creator:
    Wolfgang Gäfgen (1936, German)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU71132480881

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