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Four offset prints in colors on cardboard, together with a text sheet contained in an envelope Germany, 1990 Gilbert & George (born 1943 and 1942 respectively) - British artist couple Signed with red felt pen on recto of the envelope Numbered in red felt pen on the reverse of the envelope '232/300' Typographically titled, dated and with the indication of the publisher Edition of Künstlerhaus Stuttgart, 1990 Envelope dimensions: 23.3 x 32.5 cm Good condition Gilbert & George are mainly known for their large-scale photomontages and performances. They are among the most influential contemporary artists in Britain; the auction record for a print by the artist couple is currently set at more than €121,000 The four offset prints of this multiples issued in 1990 by Künstlerhaus Stuttgart shows a work that the British artist duo created in 1984. In it, they address the central themes of human existence: life and death, hope and fear. This quadripartite work is to see at Tate Modern in London. The multiple consisting of an envelope with four color offset prints and a text sheet is signed with red felt pen on the reverse of the envelope 'Gilbert' & 'George' and numbered '232/300' on verso with red felt pen. The envelope is typographically titled, dated and provided with the indication of the publisher. The four offset prints are in good condition with soft creases in occasional corners. The envelope is inscribed by another hand below the numbering and shows, partially significantly, creases and scuffing. The offset prints measure 26 x 15.7 cm and 20.4 x 31.3 cm, respectively. The envelope measures 23.3 x 32.5 cm Gilbert & George (born 1943 and 1942 respectively) The two artists Gilbert and George met in 1967 at the St Martin's School of Art (now Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design) in London, working together ever since. They mostly produce large-scale works to express their feelings and thoughts. The artist couple focuses on the playful and naive handling of provocative and taboo topics. Their oeuvre had a significant impact on the movement of the 'Young British Artists'. Gilbert & George are represented by the White Cube gallery in London, and the gallery Arndt in Berlin. Their works are a part of numerous public collections, including the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, the Tate Britain in London, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. (fea) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.