Lot 51
  • 51

Mathías Goeritz (1915-1990)

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mathías Goeritz
  • Magen David (Star of David)
  • perforated golden tin sheet on gold painted wood
  • 27 5/8 by 27 5/8 in.
  • 70 by 70 cm
  • Executed circa 1965.

Provenance

Acquired from the artist, Mexico (1975-76)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, May 25, 2006, lot 143, illustrated in color 
Private Collection, New York

Exhibited

San Luís Potosí, Museo Federico Silva Escultura Contemporánea, Mathías Goeritz, September 21, 2012-January 13, 2013, p. 24, illustrated in color 

Condition

This work is in good condition, taking its age into account. The media layer appears stable. Some minor losses are scattered throughout, and some wear is apparent to the surface of the work. The work is ready to hang.
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