Lot 154
  • 154

Edward Kienholz

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Edward Kienholz
  • Moses
  • signed, titled and dated 59 on the bottom
  • mixed media sculpture
  • 24 by 42 by 11 3/4 in.
  • 61 by 106.7 by 29.8 cm.

Provenance

Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles

Condition

In good condtion aside from surface dust and dirt. No parts appear to be missing.
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Catalogue Note

The artist whimsically evokes the biblical story of the Crossing of the Red Sea.  The Israelites are represented by dolls' heads in a child's truck, passing over waves crafted from wooden triangles; Moses is presumably the entire, embracing framework.