Bronze, nickel-plated
Switzerland, 2011
Hans-Rudolf Giger (1940-2014) - Swiss artist
Monogrammed with ‘HRG’, numbered ‘24/99’ and foundry stamp of ARA to one side of the plinth
Overall height, with plinth: 60 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Germany
Giger's works show the influence of surrealism and fantastic realism. The current highest auction record for a sculpture by Giger is more than €30,000
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU

The nickel-plated bronze sculpture ‘Nubian Queen’ by the Swiss artist Hans-Rudolf Giger (1940-2014) immediately catches the eye with its unusual and imaginative form. The figure of a pharaoh with overlong legs rises on a hieroglyphic plinth. Giger was friends with some of the exponents of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism, including Ernst Fuchs, reflected in a significant influence of the artistic movement on his work.

The bronze is monogrammed with ‘HRG’, numbered ‘24/99’ and marked with the foundry stamp of ARA to one side of the plinth. It is in very good condition, showing only minor wear. The overall height, including the plinth, is 60 cm.

Hans-Rudolf Giger (1940-2014)

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. In addition to his important work as a painter, Giger created prints, sculptures and furniture. From 1968, he worked exclusively as an artist as well as scene and costume designer. For his contribution to the movie ‘Alien’, Giger received the Oscar for the best visual effects in 1980. Early 1990s, Giger gave up on painting and devoted himself to three-dimensional works.

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