Rolf Nesch - Atomblume - Fine Art Auctions

Art (1945-contemporary) > Figurative Painting (40s-60s ) Rolf Nesch - Biography

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Munich, Germany
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Atomblume. 1953.
Color metal Print.
Signed, titled, numbered and inscribed "Probedruck". One of at least 2 copies. On firm Van Geldern wove paper (with the watermark). 55.3 x 46 cm (21.7 x 18.1 in). Sheet: 64,7 x 50,8 cm (25,19 x 19,68 in).
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• With his metal prints, Rolf Nesch transforms wire mesh, metal plates, and other materials into unique relief prints.
• The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart dedicates an exhibition to Nesch's prints and relief works starting in November 2025.
• To date, no copies have been offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).

PROVENANCE: Private collection (since 1960s, acquired from the artist).
Private collection, Baden-Württemberg (durch Erbschaft vom Vorgenannten).

LITERATURE: Sidsel Helliesen, Bodil Sørensen, Rolf Nesch. The Complete Graphic Works, Milan 2009, CR no. 685 (illu. of a different copy).

In good condition. Minimally sunned. Small tear (approx. 10 mm) on the left edge of the sheet. The upper left corner has slight bruising. The right edge of the sheet has a barely noticeable crease.
For information concerning the condition, please view the high resolution image / backside image.