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Unique Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg

$10,000
£7,556.67
€8,726.10
CA$13,973.49
A$15,504.77
CHF 8,121.73
MX$190,130.04
NOK 103,305.60
SEK 97,516.08
DKK 65,076
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A very unique sculpture entitled "Mr. Architekt" by surrealist Mexican artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg (b. 1937). Circa 1960s, this sculpture was made from carved and painted wood, found objects such as rules and combs, and antique santo head. It reflects perfectly the mysterious and sometimes mischievous aesthetic of the artist, who combines seamlessly the surrealism and modernism with Mexican iconography. The sculpture is signed and titled.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good with age appropriate wear throughout. the repurposed santo head is in antique as found condition as found and used for the piece. One old crack across the triangular ruler on the head.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU90452453122

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