Lot 150
  • 150

Carl Andre

Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 USD
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Description

  • Carl Andre
  • Magnesium-Zinc Dipole (N/S)
  • magnesium and zinc, in 2 parts
  • Each: 1/4 by 19 3/4 by 39 3/8 in. .5 by 50 by 100 cm.
  • Overall: 1/4 by 39 3/8 by 39 3/8 in. .5 by 100 by 100 cm.
  • Executed in 1978, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed twice, titled and dated Düsseldorf 11 Mar 89 by the artist.

Provenance

Langer & Co. Fine Arts, New York (acquired from the artist in 1989)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989

Exhibited

London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, Carl Andre: Sculpture 1959-78, March - April 1978

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of handling and wear. The surface exhibits scattered light pitting and surface accretions and abrasions which are consistent with previous exhibition and to be expected in the artist's work. There is a light surface sheen in the light colored panel visible in the catalogue illustration.
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