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Synthetic resin with rust patina on bronze stand Switzerland, 2010 HR Giger (1940-2014) - Swiss artist, scene and costume designer; his activities for the movie 'Alien' were awarded with the Oscar in 1980 Monogram stamp on the stand 'HRG', as well as stamped copy number '14/49' and with the foundry stamp by ARA-Kunst Dimensions (incl. the stand): 58.5 x 18.5 x 15 cm Very good condition Characteristic sculpture of the artist, whose 'biomechanoid' style has deeply influenced the Science-Fiction genre; the auction record for a sculpture by HR Giger currently sets at circa €39,000 Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. HR Giger established an iconography of fantastic creatures, characterized by the fusion of organic and mechanical forms. His depictions of alien figures, well-known from movies like 'Alien' and 'Species', have been widely quoted, copied and continually re-developed as well as rendered him his image as 'the inventor of aliens'. The present sculpture reveals a female torso, reflecting HR Giger's characteristic 'Biomechanoid' art. The coarse-grained rust patina highlights the fascinating character of the sculpture. Aside from the normal edition of 49 copies, 15 'artist's proofs' were edited. Condition: The work is in very good condition. The sculpture measures 58.5 x 18.5 x 15 cm, including the stand. 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.