Jean Tinguely *
(Freiburg 1925–1991 Bern)
Do it yourself sculpture, multiple, black painted wood, white painted metal elements on black metal poles, wooden flywheels, 220V electric motor on the reverse, label on the reverse in three languages, 52.9 x 52.9 x 8.5 cm
The object is in working order. With plug switch.
In 1961 Jean Tinguely gave Henk Peeters a certificate allowing him to make this work. It states: “Following this plan I ask you to construct or to have constructed this do-it-yourself-sculpture; and I regard the precisely executed result as an original work of mine.”
Provenance:
Collection Henk & Truus Peeters, Hall, Netherlands
European Private Collection
Specialist: Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
petra.schaepers@dorotheum.de
26.11.2020 - 16:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 30,714.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 25,000.- to EUR 35,000.-
Jean Tinguely *
(Freiburg 1925–1991 Bern)
Do it yourself sculpture, multiple, black painted wood, white painted metal elements on black metal poles, wooden flywheels, 220V electric motor on the reverse, label on the reverse in three languages, 52.9 x 52.9 x 8.5 cm
The object is in working order. With plug switch.
In 1961 Jean Tinguely gave Henk Peeters a certificate allowing him to make this work. It states: “Following this plan I ask you to construct or to have constructed this do-it-yourself-sculpture; and I regard the precisely executed result as an original work of mine.”
Provenance:
Collection Henk & Truus Peeters, Hall, Netherlands
European Private Collection
Specialist: Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
petra.schaepers@dorotheum.de
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| Auction: | Contemporary Art II |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
| Date: | 26.11.2020 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | online |
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