Lot 151
  • 151

Frank Gehry

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Frank Gehry
  • "Snake" Lamp
  • signed Frank/Gehry
  • papier-mâché with gouache
from an edition of 60

Literature

J. Fiona Ragheb, ed., Frank Gehry, Architect, New York, 2001, p. 80 (for earlier models)
Francesco Dal Co and Kurt W. Forster, Frank O. Gehry: The Complete Works, Milan, 2003, pp. 278 and 334 (for earlier models)

Condition

Overall excellent condition. The lamp presents with minor surface irregularities that are inherent in the making and material. Electrically stable. This work is designed in manner in which the papier mache exterior can be detached form the wooden base (in which the lighting elements are mounted) which enables one to change in light bulbs. This lamp can be displayed on the floor our mounted on the wall. A nice original condition example of the model.
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