Signed Original Bern Clock Tower by Linck - COA

$118.00
Original 1960s hand-colored etching titled Bern – Zytglogge, signed by the artist Linck. This framed work depicts the historic Zytglogge clock tower in Bern, Switzerland which is one of Europe’s most iconic medieval timepieces and a lasting symbol of Swiss timekeeping tradition.

The artwork was produced using traditional etching methods and individually hand-colored, giving each piece subtle variation. It was sold through Robert Sills Gallery and includes the original certificate of authenticity, making it a strong example of mid-century European architectural art with clear horological relevance.

📚 Historical Context

The Zytglogge tower dates to the 13th century and houses a celebrated astronomical clock that helped establish Bern’s reputation for precision and civic timekeeping. During the 1960s, European architectural etchings like this were widely collected in the United States, appealing to buyers interested in travel, history, and craftsmanship.

Linck was a mid-20th-century European printmaker, likely working in Germany or Switzerland, known for detailed city scenes and clock tower subjects distributed through American galleries during the postwar era.

✨ Condition Notes

- Etching is clean and well preserved
- Hand coloring remains stable and vibrant
- Pencil signature and title visible on the paper
- Matting and fabric liner are clean; no staining observed
- Glass recently cleaned; frame structurally sound
- Includes original Robert Sills Gallery certificate of authenticity

📏 Measurements

Image size: approx. 7 × 6 in
Frame size: approx. 14 × 13 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
Original 1960s hand-colored etching titled Bern – Zytglogge, signed by the artist Linck. This framed work depicts the historic Zytglogge clock tower in Bern, Switzerland which is one of Europe’s most iconic medieval timepieces and a lasting symbol of Swiss timekeeping tradition.

The artwork was produced using traditional etching methods and individually hand-colored, giving each piece subtle variation. It was sold through Robert Sills Gallery and includes the original certificate of authenticity, making it a strong example of mid-century European architectural art with clear horological relevance.

📚 Historical Context

The Zytglogge tower dates to the 13th century and houses a celebrated astronomical clock that helped establish Bern’s reputation for precision and civic timekeeping. During the 1960s, European architectural etchings like this were widely collected in the United States, appealing to buyers interested in travel, history, and craftsmanship.

Linck was a mid-20th-century European printmaker, likely working in Germany or Switzerland, known for detailed city scenes and clock tower subjects distributed through American galleries during the postwar era.

✨ Condition Notes

- Etching is clean and well preserved
- Hand coloring remains stable and vibrant
- Pencil signature and title visible on the paper
- Matting and fabric liner are clean; no staining observed
- Glass recently cleaned; frame structurally sound
- Includes original Robert Sills Gallery certificate of authenticity

📏 Measurements

Image size: approx. 7 × 6 in
Frame size: approx. 14 × 13 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.