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Roger Phillips
Figure Eight Red

2015

$10,000
£7,540.04
€8,688.85
CA$13,872.70
A$15,544.29
CHF 8,091.39
MX$190,160.48
NOK 102,705.28
SEK 97,003.91
DKK 64,864.04
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About the Item

This is a classic work by Roger Phillips, who is noted for his meticulously designed "kinetic" sculptures. This is a table top model meaning it is light enough and sized to be on a table. He also executed large outdoor works and his craftsmanship and execution is immaculate. he uses bearings and brushed stainless steel, to construct these works in a seamless way. The inner circles can be removed from their mounts. They are powder coated with automotive paint and have a nice lustre to them. They are meant to be moved with one's touch. Unless there is a breeze ind-doors they do not really move by themselves. They are a beloved addition to many rooms sculpture for their playfulness and very contemporary edge and while not large - they attract attention and are a real accent. Not many sculptures like this exist because it takes refined knowledge, work and patience to construct. This piece had some very light touch up that does not show when living it - upon very close scrutiny. Slight scratch to base near mount - very surface light. And a slight bend in a rod which may have been done by the artist as it is steady in its spot and looks like it was installed that way.
  • Creator:
    Roger Phillips (1930, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2015
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    There are 3 chips in the top circle, touched up but with careful inspection the largest one near an edge is still somewhat visible. Not discernible a few feet away. Slight surface scratch on base near connection to mount.
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1413216575302

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