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Gerda Schmidt-Panknin, ‘Congratulations to Mr. Cox’, 1989

Mixed media on paper, mounted on cardboard Germany, 1989 Gerda Schmidt-Panknin (b. 1920) – German painter Signed upper right ‘GS Panknin’ Titled lower right ‘Glückwunsch für Mr. Cox’ Verso titled, dated and signed in pencil From the collection of the magician Mr. Cox within the art project ‘Magic in Art’ Framed under mat Dimensions framed: 69.5 x 82 cm Very good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 500 EUR This work by Gerda Schmidt-Panknin was created in 1989 and is titled ‘Glückwunsch für Mr. Cox’ (‘Congratulations to Mr. Cox’). It depicts a magician performing one of his showpieces. The German painter has always been fascinated by the world of magicians, gypsies and showmen. Her works often depict the hands of a magician during his tricks. Schmidt-Panknin is known for combining various techniques and artistic means in order to create unique works of art The work is in very good condition with minimal waves. It is signed upper right ‘GS Panknin’ and lower right titled ‘Congratulations to Mr. Cox’. The cardboard is titled, dated and signed in pencil on the reverse Glückwunsch für Mr. Cox‘ / Mischtechnik / Juli 89 / Gerda Schmidt-Panknin“. The frame shows light signs of use. Framed the work measures 69.5 x 82 cm, the sheet measures 56.5 x 68 cm. (tfa) Gerda Schmidt-Panknin (b. 1920) Gerda Schmidt-Panknin studied at the Nordic Art School in Bremen and later joined the ‘Baukreis’. She had a position as an art teacher for a while but has been working as a freelance artist since 1977. Since the 1950s, she has been inspired by the magical world of the circus and fairgrounds. Moreover her travels inspired numerous works. The focus of her oeuvre is mostly on painting, even though Schmidt-Panknin often combines different materials and techniques. Today the artist lives and works in Kappeln, Schleswig-Holstein. 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.