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Georg Jensen x Richard Anuszkiewicz 1969 Checkerboard w/ Gilt Bamboo Frame

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Sz: 17"Sq x 1"D Checker Sz: 1 1/2"Sq x 3/8"D Excellent Condition Custom Cut Cubed Checkers, (12) Yellow & (12) Green In gilt bamboo frame under glass Rare mid-century checkers set designed by American optical (op) artist Richard Anuszkiewicz. Manufactured by Danish design company Georg Jensen in 1969 as part of their "Art for Everyday Living" series, and showcased in their Nov/Dec issue. This limited-edition series was commissioned by Art in America magazine in an effort to give a wider audience to the prominent contemporary artists of the time via new mediums. The set's colorful mid-century design is keeping with the Anuszkiewicz's infamous utilization of geometric shapes and high-intensity colors to create optical illusions.
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    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Bristol, CT
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    Seller: 228361stDibs: LU1260114367282
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