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General Idea Sculptures

General Idea was commissioned by the Toronto Stock Exchange to install a work/mural. Shortly after the TSX published two prints, a lithograph poster and a limited edition print. However, most of the edition was destroyed/thrown away, when they moved from the trading floor at the TD Centre to their offices. As a result, the work has almost achieved mythological status amongst General Idea collectors.

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Artist: General Idea
Placebo Prototype
Placebo Prototype

Placebo Prototype

By General Idea

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In 1967, General Idea was founded in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945-1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944-1994). Over the course of 25 years, they made a significant cont...

Category

1990s Post-Modern General Idea Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Coeur Volant
Coeur Volant

Coeur Volant

By General Idea

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In 1967, General Idea was founded in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945-1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944-1994). Over the course of 25 years, they made a significant cont...

Category

1990s Post-Modern General Idea Sculptures

Materials

Wax, Acrylic, Fiberboard

Pavillion Fragment
Pavillion Fragment

Pavillion Fragment

By General Idea

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In 1967, General Idea was founded in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945-1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944-1994). Over the course of 25 years, they made a significant cont...

Category

1980s Post-Modern General Idea Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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General Idea sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic General Idea sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by General Idea in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large General Idea sculptures, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Patrizia Guerresi Maïmouna, and Bruno Chersicla. General Idea sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,500 and tops out at $165,000, while the average work can sell for $24,500.