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LOT 703

Lot 703

Claes Oldenburg (1929-)

Claes Oldenburg (1929-)
Lot 703 Details
Claes Oldenburg (1929-), American

LONDON KNEES, 1966 [PLATZKER, 8]

Pair of cast, latex sculptures (only); each knee printed with the artist's initials "CO" and dated "66" in black ink on the undersides. From the edition of 120 (this lot not numbered). There were also 10 artist's proofs. Lacking the case and set of three folders containing postcards, reproductions and notes related to "The Knees as London Monument Project." Co-published by Editions Alecto, London in association with Neuendorf Verlag, 1968.
Each 15 x 12.5 x 6.5 in — 38.1 x 31.8 x 16.5 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Claes Oldenburg (1929-)
  • Claes Oldenburg (1929-)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto

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