Lot 509
  • 509

Vito Acconci

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Vito Acconci
  • Lean
  • signed, titled and dated October 12, 1969; Late Afternoon
  • black and white photographs, chalkboard spray paint and chalk on foam core, in 3 parts
  • 40 by 32 in. 101.6 by 81.3 cm.

Provenance

Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above in June 2006

Exhibited

Milwaukee Art Museum; Oklahoma City Art Museum; Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum, World As Image: 1960 - 1990, June 1990 - May 1991

Condition

This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are fingerprints visible in both photograph panels, which appear inherent to the working method of the artist. The edges and corners of the foam board are slightly worn, which are not visible when the work is framed. Framed under glass.
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