104
Rainer Fetting
Large Surfscape, 2004.
Oil on canvas
Estimate:
€ 20,000 - 30,000
$ 23,400 - 35,100
104
Rainer Fetting
Large Surfscape, 2004.
Oil on canvas
Estimate:
€ 20,000 - 30,000
$ 23,400 - 35,100
Rainer Fetting
1949
Large Surfscape. 2004.
Oil on canvas.
Signed, dated, and titled on the reverse, as well as inscribed with the dimensions and the work numbers “G 208” and “LA 23”. 152.5 x 152.5 cm (60 x 60 in).
In 2004, approximately 25 paintings and 17 works on paper themed around “Sea” and “Surfscape” were created in Los Angeles. They were exhibited at Galerie Karl Pfefferle in Munich that same year. [AR].
• “Man's Struggle with the Universe”: a powerful work from a relatively small series featuring ‘Sea’ and “Surfscape” themes.
• Inspired by the LA beaches during a three-month stay.
• Rainer Fetting’s works captivate viewers with their fearless, expressive visual language.
• He draws from the pictorial tradition of seascapes, creating a reflection of his reality with his “Surfscapes.”
• Acquired in the year of its creation, it has been part of the same private collection ever since.
• Offered on the international auction market for the first time.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the artist. We are grateful for his kind assistance.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Southern Germany (since 2004, Galerie Karl Pfefferle, Munich).
EXHIBITION: Rainer Fetting. Los Angeles Surfscapes, Galerie Karl Pfefferle, Munich, opening November 11, 2004 (illustrated in color on p. 43, with the label on the reverse).
F: “Yes, today people are more like individuals. There’s no need for entire ships to burn.”
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 13.05 h +/- 20 min.
1949
Large Surfscape. 2004.
Oil on canvas.
Signed, dated, and titled on the reverse, as well as inscribed with the dimensions and the work numbers “G 208” and “LA 23”. 152.5 x 152.5 cm (60 x 60 in).
In 2004, approximately 25 paintings and 17 works on paper themed around “Sea” and “Surfscape” were created in Los Angeles. They were exhibited at Galerie Karl Pfefferle in Munich that same year. [AR].
• “Man's Struggle with the Universe”: a powerful work from a relatively small series featuring ‘Sea’ and “Surfscape” themes.
• Inspired by the LA beaches during a three-month stay.
• Rainer Fetting’s works captivate viewers with their fearless, expressive visual language.
• He draws from the pictorial tradition of seascapes, creating a reflection of his reality with his “Surfscapes.”
• Acquired in the year of its creation, it has been part of the same private collection ever since.
• Offered on the international auction market for the first time.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the artist. We are grateful for his kind assistance.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Southern Germany (since 2004, Galerie Karl Pfefferle, Munich).
EXHIBITION: Rainer Fetting. Los Angeles Surfscapes, Galerie Karl Pfefferle, Munich, opening November 11, 2004 (illustrated in color on p. 43, with the label on the reverse).
F: “Yes, today people are more like individuals. There’s no need for entire ships to burn.”
Called up: June 13, 2026 - ca. 13.05 h +/- 20 min.
Buyer's premium, taxation and resale right compensation for Rainer Fetting "Large Surfscape"
This lot can be purchased subject to differential or regular taxation, artist‘s resale right compensation is due.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
Calculation of artist‘s resale right compensation:
For works by living artists, or by artists who died less than 70 years ago, a artist‘s resale right compensation is levied in accordance with Section 26 UrhG:
4 % of hammer price from 400.00 euros up to 50,000 euros,
another 3 % of the hammer price from 50,000.01 to 200,000 euros,
another 1 % for the part of the sales proceeds from 200,000.01 to 350,000 euros,
another 0.5 % for the part of the sale proceeds from 350,000.01 to 500,000 euros and
another 0.25 % of the hammer price over 500,000 euros.
The maximum total of the resale right fee is EUR 12,500.
The artist‘s resale right compensation is VAT-exempt.
Differential taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 34 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 29 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 22 % and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The buyer's premium contains VAT, however, it is not shown.
Regular taxation:
Hammer price up to 2,000,000 €: herefrom 29 % premium.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 2,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 23% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 2,000,000 €.
The share of the hammer price exceeding 4,000,000 € is subject to a premium of 15% and is added to the premium of the share of the hammer price up to 4,000,000 €.
The statutory VAT of currently 7 % is levied to the sum of hammer price and premium.
We kindly ask you to notify us before invoicing if you wish to be subject to regular taxation.
Calculation of artist‘s resale right compensation:
For works by living artists, or by artists who died less than 70 years ago, a artist‘s resale right compensation is levied in accordance with Section 26 UrhG:
4 % of hammer price from 400.00 euros up to 50,000 euros,
another 3 % of the hammer price from 50,000.01 to 200,000 euros,
another 1 % for the part of the sales proceeds from 200,000.01 to 350,000 euros,
another 0.5 % for the part of the sale proceeds from 350,000.01 to 500,000 euros and
another 0.25 % of the hammer price over 500,000 euros.
The maximum total of the resale right fee is EUR 12,500.
The artist‘s resale right compensation is VAT-exempt.
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