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Adolf Born

Czech · 1930–2016 · Painter, Printmaker

Adolf Born was a Czech painter, illustrator, filmmaker and caricaturist, "known for his murkily-tinted pictures of bizarre fauna, and Victorian gentlemen in top hats and top… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Adolf Born, The Calendar – Set of 12 illustrations, 1972, mixed technique (water color, ink) on paperThe Calendar – Set of 12 illustrationsGalerie Kodl · CZK 1,020,000≈ $43,901≈ £33,940≈ €39,975Sign up to see
  2. Adolf Born, Guardian of treasure, 1992, pastel on paperGuardian of treasureGalerie Kodl · CZK 660,000≈ $30,848≈ £23,068≈ €25,810Sign up to see
  3. Adolf Born, Crocodile, 2000, mixed media (pastel, watercolor, tempera) on paperCrocodileGalerie Kodl · CZK 660,000≈ $30,017≈ £22,511≈ €25,056Sign up to see

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  1. Adolf Born, Cabaret Artists, 2007, watercolour, pastel, paper
    Cabaret Artists, 2007
    Watercolor · Paper
    In frame 32 x 21,5 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 195
    CZK 180,000≈ $8,181≈ £6,561≈ €7,619HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  2. Adolf Born, Kara Mustafa's Spy Detented Near Vienna, 2008, watercolour, pastel, paper
    Kara Mustafa's Spy Detented Near Vienna, 2008
    Watercolor · Paper
    In frame 67,5 x 41 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 214
    CZK 300,000≈ $13,635≈ £10,935≈ €12,699HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  3. Adolf Born, Bridge, 1960s, Lithography on paper
    Bridge, 1960s
    Lithograph · Paper
    In frame 30 x 51 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 151
    CZK 31,000≈ $1,433≈ £1,161≈ €1,316HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  4. Adolf Born, March of Comedians, 1980s, Lithography, paper
    March of Comedians, 1980s
    Lithograph · Paper
    50 x 39 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 153
    CZK 32,000≈ $1,479≈ £1,198≈ €1,359HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  5. Adolf Born, The Oriental Magician and His Props, 1992, Lithography on paper
    The Oriental Magician and His Props, 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    In frame 54 x 42 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 217
    CZK 30,000≈ $1,298≈ £1,064≈ €1,233HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  6. Adolf Born, Travelling Arlecchino, Around 1992, Lithography on paper
    Travelling Arlecchino, Around 1992
    Lithograph · Paper
    In frame 51 x 43 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 218
    CZK 32,000≈ $1,384≈ £1,135≈ €1,316HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  7. Adolf Born, Winter Festivities, Around 2000, Litography on paper
    Winter Festivities, Around 2000
    Litography on paper · Paper
    In frame 46 x 56 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 219
    CZK 85,000≈ $3,676≈ £3,015≈ €3,495HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  8. Adolf Born, Naked Kitten, Around 2000, Drypoint, etching, paper
    Naked Kitten, Around 2000
    Drypoint · Paper
    20,5 x 26 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 119
    CZK 7,500≈ $296≈ £265≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  9. Adolf Born, Two Cats, Around 2000, Lithograph, paper
    Two Cats, Around 2000
    Lithograph · Paper
    In frame 46,5 x 54 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 125
    CZK 40,000≈ $1,581≈ £1,412≈ €1,627HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗
  10. Adolf Born, Circe, 2000, Watercolour, ink, paper
    Circe, 2000
    Watercolor · Paper
    30,5 x 16,5 cm
    Arthouse Hejtmánek · · Lot 220
    CZK 160,000≈ $6,757≈ £5,597≈ €6,465HammerSign up free to seeView at Arthouse Hejtmánek ↗

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About Adolf Born

Adolf Born was a Czech painter, illustrator, filmmaker and caricaturist, "known for his murkily-tinted pictures of bizarre fauna, and Victorian gentlemen in top hats and top coats". In recognition of his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator, Born was a finalist for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2008. His various international rewards and honors also include the Grand Prix at the International Salon of Cartoons in Montreal and the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France.

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