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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The Calendar – Set of 12 illustrationsGalerie Kodl · CZK 1,020,000≈ $43,901≈ £33,940≈ €39,975Sign up to see
Guardian of treasureGalerie Kodl · CZK 660,000≈ $30,848≈ £23,068≈ €25,810Sign up to see
CrocodileGalerie Kodl · CZK 660,000≈ $30,017≈ £22,511≈ €25,056Sign up to see
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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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Also known as Born Adolf
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