Contemporary Art Rainer Kriester Testa cifrata. 1998. bronze, golden patina. 15.5 x 8 cm (42 x 8 cm). Numbered to the foot and stamped "KRIESTER" and with the foundry's stamp. - Overall very good and flawless. Smith 1551 - One of 40 examples. - Sculpture "Testa cifrata" by Rainer Kriester, which impressively demonstrates his artistic exploration of the human head as a symbol of identity and existence. The title, translated as "encrypted head", refers to Kriester's central motif: the head as a carrier of expression and meaning. Kriester's formal language draws on a variety of sources: prehistoric artefacts, cult masks, ancient stelae, but also modern architecture and philosophy. He largely dispenses with narrative or emotional staging, instead focussing on the essentials - on mass, volume, surface and symbolism. Bronze, golden patina. Numbered to the foot and stamped "KRIESTER". With foundry stamp. - Very good overall. - Schmied 1551 - One of 40 copies. - "Testa cifrata" sculpture by Rainer Kriester, which impressively embodies his artistic exploration of the human head as a symbol of identity and existence. The title, translated as "encrypted head", refers to Kriester's central motif: the head as a carrier of expression and meaning. Kriester's formal language draws on a variety of sources: prehistoric artefacts, cult masks, ancient stelae, but also modern architecture and philosophy. He largely dispenses with narrative or emotional staging, instead focussing on the essentials - on mass, volume, surface and symbolism. This work is subject to taxation. A surcharge of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% VAT (books, prints except serigraphs) or 19% VAT (only for serigraphs and photographs) will be added to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books, Prints except Screenprints) or 19% VAT (Screenprints or Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union. 800