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Karl Borimann, ‘Central square in Mürzzuschlag‘, Austria, 1951

Watercolour on laid paper Austria, 1951 Karl Borimann (1903-1969) – Austrian painter, graphic artist, draughtsman, engineer and architect Titled, signed and dated lower left ‘Mürzzuschlag, Hauptplatz. Borimann, Dez 51’ Large size watercolour with idyllic scenery Overall diemnsions, framed: 58 x 77 cm Good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 500 EUR This large size watercolour by Austrian painter Karl Borimann illustrates a scenery on the central plaza of the city Mürzzuschlag in Styria in the winter of 1951. People are strolling over the square with a pavilion in the centre that is flanked by trees. The plaza is covered by a light purple shining sky that bathes the image into a atmospheric light. The watercolour is titled, signed and dated lower left ‘Mürzzuschlag, Hauptplatz. Borimann, Dez 51’. It is in a good condition showing only minor signs of age and wear. The sheet is slightly corrugated and has tiny holes in the corners. It is illegibly inscribe with pencil on the back. The frame shows slight traces of use as well. The sheet measures 51 x 70 cm. The framed dimensions are 58 x 77 cm. Karl Borimann (1903-1969) The Austrian visited the Higher State Crafts School in Vienna and graduated in 1922 with an engineering degree. He became director of the vocational school and after he had taken early retirement, he attended the School of Graphic Arts and Research Institute in Vienna. He was a self-taught painter; his works mainly inspired by the impressionist landscape, whereby he focused on motifs from the Vienna Woods and the Waldviertel. He worked in watercolor, oil, chalk and pen and also produced drawings and lithographs. Borimann's works are for example exhibited in the Vienna’s Albertina. (cru) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.