Lot 24
  • 24

Frank Gehry

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Frank Gehry
  • Snake Lamp
  • signed and with the original numbered crate
  • papier-mâché with gouache

Literature

J. Fiona Ragheb, ed., Frank Gehry, Architect, New York, 2001, p. 80 (for earlier models)
Francesco Dal Co and Kurt W. Forster, Frank O. Gehry: The Complete Works, Milan, 2003, pp. 278 and 334 (for earlier models)

Condition

Overall very good condition. With some minor age cracks consistent with the natural aging of the material. Work retains original crate which has some recent adhesive labels and minor losses to corners. The crate was used for shipping and therefore has minor damage.
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