- 21
David Henry Brown, Jr.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- David Henry Brown, Jr.
- Alex von Fürstenberg
- each signed and dated 2000 on the reverse
- c-print mounted on masonite; in 60 parts
- Largest: 31 3/4 by 47 3/4 in. 80.6 by 121.2 cm.
- Smallest: 15 3/4 by 23 3/4 in. 40 by 60.3 cm.
- This work consists of 30 larger pieces that are number 2 from an edition of 2 and 30 smaller pieces that are number 2 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Silverstein Gallery, New York
Exhibited
New York, White Columns, Posers, March - April 2000
New York, Roebling Hall, In Person, September - October 2000
New York, Artists Space, Really, January - March 2001
Valencia, Bienal de Valencia, June 2001
Lake Worth, Palm Beach Institute of Contemporary Art, Brooklyn!, September - November 2001
Brooklyn, Momenta Art, Enough About Me, April 2002
New York, Zabriskie Gallery, Who? Me? Role-Play in Self-Portrait Photography, December 2002 - January 2003
Bern, Stadtgalerie Pavilion, Ein zweites Leben (A Second Life), September - October 2007
New York, Roebling Hall, In Person, September - October 2000
New York, Artists Space, Really, January - March 2001
Valencia, Bienal de Valencia, June 2001
Lake Worth, Palm Beach Institute of Contemporary Art, Brooklyn!, September - November 2001
Brooklyn, Momenta Art, Enough About Me, April 2002
New York, Zabriskie Gallery, Who? Me? Role-Play in Self-Portrait Photography, December 2002 - January 2003
Bern, Stadtgalerie Pavilion, Ein zweites Leben (A Second Life), September - October 2007
Literature
Jennifer Dalton, “Look At Me: Self-Portrait Photography After Cindy Sherman,” PAJ A Journal of Performance and Art, September 2000, Vol. 22, No. 3, pp. 47-56
William Berlind, “David Brown Isn’t a Von Furstenberg, But He Loves to Pretend That He Is!” The New York Observer, September 11, 2000
Giovanni Garcia-Fenech, “Artnet News: The Art of Gate-Crashing,” Artnet, September 12, 2000
Michele Howell, “The Great Imposter,” Globe, October 31, 2000
Steve Garbarino, “High Art,” Details, December 2000
William Berlind, “David Brown Isn’t a Von Furstenberg, But He Loves to Pretend That He Is!” The New York Observer, September 11, 2000
Giovanni Garcia-Fenech, “Artnet News: The Art of Gate-Crashing,” Artnet, September 12, 2000
Michele Howell, “The Great Imposter,” Globe, October 31, 2000
Steve Garbarino, “High Art,” Details, December 2000
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. The lot consists of 60 prints each mounted on masonite boards. Various prints have very minor scattered surface scratches, but generally have very minimal condition issues.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
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As a reality-based conceptual work of art, David Henry Brown Jr. impersonated Alex von Fürstenberg in real life for one year as a way to infiltrate hundreds of VIP events in New York City. Sixty photographs, shot by handing his 35mm point and shoot camera to strangers, chronicle real moments of "Alex von Fürstenberg" meeting the Clintons, Puff Daddy, and other name brand luminaries - these comprise the Alex von Fürstenberg photo edition.
The project received substantial press when it was exhibited. A film crew from ABC documented the opening at Roebling Hall gallery, which subsequently aired on ABC's 20/20 with John Stossel. Alex von Fürstenberg also appeared on the front page of the New York Observer and in the tabloid The Globe, to name a few. At the time, the project caused a national mini-scandal.