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Identification

Framed Limited Edition Architectural Print by Heinz Breiter, 1967

Photo reference

1 uploaded photo

Overview

Attribution is established by the pencil signature in the lower right, which appears to read 'Heinz Breiter' alongside the date '67', supporting the seller's 'breiter' description.

Story

This is a 1967 limited edition color lithograph. While initially attributed to 'Heinz Breiter', the edition size (275), date, and stylistic execution perfectly match the documented oeuvre of Austrian artist Herbert Breiter (1927-1999). Breiter was a recognized mid-century printmaker known for his atmospheric cityscapes and architectural vedute, primarily active in Salzburg.

Maker / Origin

Heinz Breiter

Condition & Value

Based on the available information, the print is framed and glazed. The primary condition factors affecting value will be the state of the paper beneath the glass—specifically the presence of mat burn, foxing, or UV fading to the color lithography.

Full Research

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

The secondary market for mid-century European architectural lithographs is stable but highly accessible, driven primarily by decorative appeal rather than intense collector speculation. Works by artists like Herbert Breiter trade frequently in European auction houses like Dorotheum, where they command a slight premium. In the US market, these prints typically clear at lower price points through estate auctions and online marketplaces, appealing to buyers furnishing mid-century modern interiors.

Value Drivers

▲ Confirmed limited edition status (edition of 275) from the peak mid-century period (1967)

▲ Architectural/cityscape subject matter, highly characteristic of the artist's most popular works

▲ Original pencil signature and numbering indicate authenticity as a multiple

Concerns

▼ Unverified dimensions — if the print is smaller than the standard ~20x15 inch size seen in comps, value could drop

▼ Unverified paper condition — hidden mat burn, foxing, or fading under the glass would significantly reduce value

▼ Misidentification risk — selling under 'Heinz' instead of 'Herbert' Breiter will miss the established collector base

Best Venue

List on a broad online marketplace such as eBay or Chairish, targeting mid-century modern decor buyers. Crucially, market the piece under 'Herbert Breiter' rather than 'Heinz' to capture existing auction alerts, and include exact dimensions and a clear signature close-up in the listing.

Upside Potential

If the print is confirmed to be in pristine condition with archival framing, and is marketed effectively to European buyers or mid-century specialists, it could reach the higher European auction results of $130-$160.

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Related comps outside the valuation band· 4 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

  • Chairish
    Herbert Breiter German Mid Century Still Life Lemon Coffee Wine Lithograph Print
    Different subject matter (still life vs architectural print).
    $436
  • Bright Colors
    Herbert Breiter 1967 Still Life Signed Limited Edition Lithograph - Bright Colors
    Different subject matter (still life vs architectural print).
    $400
  • SchearBrothers
    Herbert Breiter German Mid Century Still Life Lemon Coffee Wine Lithograph Print
    Different subject matter (still life vs architectural print).
    $328
  • Dorotheum· 2023-08-08
    Herbert Breiter *, 2 Bilder: - Bilder & Zeitgenössische Kunst 2023/08/08
    Quantity mismatch (two pictures) and unspecified subject matter.
    $280