Lot 235
  • 235

David Hammons

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • David Hammons
  • Untitled (Black Pillow Case)
  • signed and dated 06 on the reverse 
  • water, juice, ash, saliva on cotton-polyester blend pillow case in artist's frame
  • 16 1/8 by 31 in.
  • 41 by 78.7 cm.
  • In accordance with the artist's instructions, this work is variously titled and inscribed on the reverse by friends and associates of the artist.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. All accretions on the sheet are inherent to the work. There is an 1/8 inch puncture to the sheet located 8 ¼ inches from the right and 4 ¼ inches from the bottom and a pin-hole sized puncture 4 inches from the right and 5 inches from the top, presumably also inherent to the work. Framed in the artist's wood frame.
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