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Christoph Prein's original acrylic painting Resistance - XXL (110 cm high by 210 cm wide), hand-signed, edition Original, created in 2026, in excellent condition, rolled delivery from Austria and sold directly by the artist.
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A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Image description and real-time certificate attached!
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Title: "Widerstand" (Resistance)
Description:
"Widerstand" tells the moment when something does not simply yield. The dark, powerful traces feel like a movement that meets something and rubs against it. In between, a glowing pink brushstroke carves its own path – delicate yet astonishingly determined.
The painting moves between strength and vulnerability, unrest and perseverance. The black splatters recall traces of confrontation, moments when something is put to the test. The pink counters this chaos with something of its own: It does not disappear, but remains visible.
"Widerstand" can be understood in many different ways. As resistance against external forces, against expectations, or against the feeling of having to conform. Perhaps also as the quiet power that arises in us when we continue despite everything.
It is not about winning the fight.
It is about not simply vanishing.
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The cracks in the painting are intentional. They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The fissures belong to the surface as scars belong to the skin: They tell of tension, movement, and the process itself. Precisely through these cracks the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed, nothing concealed.
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"This lot contains AI visualizations. Please refer to the original photos for the actual condition of the object."
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The canvas will be delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently engages with themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.
Prein's approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting with the dimensions 210 x 110 cm you need a canvas frame of 200 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an art craftsman or a gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of primed gallery canvas.
A varnish has also been applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a one-of-a-kind!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also painfully propped up, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
The description in English:
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and hiddenly waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated and signed on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of white-primed high-quality gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Hand-signed certificate included ---
Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
Seller's Story
My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
Translated by Google TranslateA unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Image description and real-time certificate attached!
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Title: "Widerstand" (Resistance)
Description:
"Widerstand" tells the moment when something does not simply yield. The dark, powerful traces feel like a movement that meets something and rubs against it. In between, a glowing pink brushstroke carves its own path – delicate yet astonishingly determined.
The painting moves between strength and vulnerability, unrest and perseverance. The black splatters recall traces of confrontation, moments when something is put to the test. The pink counters this chaos with something of its own: It does not disappear, but remains visible.
"Widerstand" can be understood in many different ways. As resistance against external forces, against expectations, or against the feeling of having to conform. Perhaps also as the quiet power that arises in us when we continue despite everything.
It is not about winning the fight.
It is about not simply vanishing.
-
The cracks in the painting are intentional. They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The fissures belong to the surface as scars belong to the skin: They tell of tension, movement, and the process itself. Precisely through these cracks the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed, nothing concealed.
-
"This lot contains AI visualizations. Please refer to the original photos for the actual condition of the object."
-
The canvas will be delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently engages with themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.
Prein's approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting with the dimensions 210 x 110 cm you need a canvas frame of 200 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an art craftsman or a gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of primed gallery canvas.
A varnish has also been applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a one-of-a-kind!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also painfully propped up, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
The description in English:
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and hiddenly waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated and signed on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of white-primed high-quality gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Hand-signed certificate included ---
Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
Seller's Story
My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Christoph Prein
Title of artwork
Resistance - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Austria
Year
2026
Colour
Black, Pink
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
110 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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