Gotthard Fellerer (1941) - Fragestellung
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Gotthard Fellerer, Fragestellung, 1970, a red‑chalk drypoint on paper, signed and dated in the lower right, plate 19.3 × 29.5 cm, sheet 31 × 42.8 cm, in a limited edition 4/10, depicting an nude figure in an abstrakt style and from Austria.
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Gottfried Fellerer. Vienna, *1941.
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Etching in red chalk on paper.
Signed and dated bottom right 'fellerer 70'.
Marked, dedicated, and signed again, as well as dated on the lower edge. Copy 4/10.
Plate dimensions: 19.3 x 29.5 cm (7.6 x 11.6 in). Sheet dimensions: 31 x 42.8 cm (12.2 x 16.9 in).
Gottfried Fellerer is regarded as a profound representative of the Austrian postwar avant-garde, whose work moves between fantastic realism and a depth-psychologically grounded formal language. His oeuvre is characterized by a symbiotic blend of literary impulses and a highly sensitive, often surreal-appearing line design.
• Delicate line work and chromatic reduction: The etching executed in red ochre captivates with exceptional graphical precision, which, through the monochrome coloration, takes on an almost fleshy, organic intensity.
• Existential 'questioning': The work is a key example of Fellerer's engagement with human existence, in which he condenses complex mental states into a surreal, stage-like composition.
• Biographical testimony and dedication: Through the handwritten inscription "For Mr. Watzke with best wishes" and the double dating (1970), the leaf becomes an intimate document of personal appreciation within the intellectual circle of his time.
Iconography of the Subconscious: The intertwining of human bodies, architectural fragments, and floating heads references the formal language of Surrealism and transforms it into an autonomous, enigmatic iconography of isolation and communication.
Market Exclusivity: As a rare, numbered edition (copy 4 of only 10 prints), this sheet represents a valuable addition for collectors of Austrian graphic art of the 20th century and underscores the museum relevance of Fellerer’s early work.
Seller's Story
Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions.
Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
Translated by Google TranslateGottfried Fellerer. Vienna, *1941.
research question
Etching in red chalk on paper.
Signed and dated bottom right 'fellerer 70'.
Marked, dedicated, and signed again, as well as dated on the lower edge. Copy 4/10.
Plate dimensions: 19.3 x 29.5 cm (7.6 x 11.6 in). Sheet dimensions: 31 x 42.8 cm (12.2 x 16.9 in).
Gottfried Fellerer is regarded as a profound representative of the Austrian postwar avant-garde, whose work moves between fantastic realism and a depth-psychologically grounded formal language. His oeuvre is characterized by a symbiotic blend of literary impulses and a highly sensitive, often surreal-appearing line design.
• Delicate line work and chromatic reduction: The etching executed in red ochre captivates with exceptional graphical precision, which, through the monochrome coloration, takes on an almost fleshy, organic intensity.
• Existential 'questioning': The work is a key example of Fellerer's engagement with human existence, in which he condenses complex mental states into a surreal, stage-like composition.
• Biographical testimony and dedication: Through the handwritten inscription "For Mr. Watzke with best wishes" and the double dating (1970), the leaf becomes an intimate document of personal appreciation within the intellectual circle of his time.
Iconography of the Subconscious: The intertwining of human bodies, architectural fragments, and floating heads references the formal language of Surrealism and transforms it into an autonomous, enigmatic iconography of isolation and communication.
Market Exclusivity: As a rare, numbered edition (copy 4 of only 10 prints), this sheet represents a valuable addition for collectors of Austrian graphic art of the 20th century and underscores the museum relevance of Fellerer’s early work.
Seller's Story
Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions.
Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
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Artist
Gotthard Fellerer (1941)
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Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
Fragestellung
Technique
Etching
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Austria
Year
1970
Condition
Good condition
Height
31 cm
Width
42.8 cm
Depiction/Theme
Nude
Style
Abstract
Period
1970-1980
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