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Property from the Collection of the Felix González-Torres Family

Felix González-Torres

"Untitled" (March 5th) #2

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September 30, 08:35 PM GMT

Estimate

600,000 - 800,000 USD

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Property from the Collection of the Felix González-Torres Family

Felix González-Torres

1957 - 1996

"Untitled" (March 5th) #2


Light bulbs, porcelain light sockets, and electrical cords

113 in. in height

287 cm.

Executed in 1991, this work is number 9 from an edition of 20, plus 2 artist's proofs.


This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Andrea Rosen Gallery and signed by the artist.

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner 

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