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Gilt bronze Switzerland, 2009 HR Giger (1940-2014) - Swiss artist, scene and costume designer; his activities for the movie 'Alien' were awarded with the Oscar in 1980 Signed with monogram on the right hind leg 'HRG', as well as with the stamped copy number '20/500' and as well as with the foundry stamp by ARA-Kunst Dimensions: 16 x 10 x 5.5 cm Very good condition Characteristic subject of the artist; bronze sculptures by HR Giger fetch up to €6,500 at international auctions Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. HR Giger was fascinated by the representatives of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism and established lasting friendships with artists like Ernst Fuchs, who deeply inspired his very own creepy and considerably surrealistic compositions. The present bronze is titled 'Bambi-Alien' and reveals a typical example of his so called 'biomechanical' style, which combines organic and technical aspects within the creature. Interestingly, the bronze is also considered an ironic statement on the annually broadcasted Bambi Awards in German television. Condition: The bronze is in very good condition. The sculpture measures 16 x 10 x 5.5 cm. HR Giger (1940-2014) HR Giger, actually Hans Rudolf Giger, studied interior architecture and industrial design at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich. From 1966, he established himself as an interior architect and designer. At the same time, he was active as an artist. His artistic output comprises major paintings, as well as prints, sculptures and furnitures. From 1968, Giger decided to focus on his artistic activities, whereas he also became a successful scene and costume designer. His performances in the movie 'Alien' were, for instance, awarded with the Oscar for the best visual effects in 1980. In the early 1990s, Giger almost exclusively devoted himself to three-dimensional works. (cbo) 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.