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Irving Harper (1916-2015)
A striking and spirited painted paper and wood abstract sculpture, reminiscent of Tatlin’s Tower, by influential modernist designer Irving Harper. A legendary artist for Herman Miller and the Director of Design for George Nelson Associates, noted for his iconic Marshmallow Sofa and Ball Clock, Harper privately created incredibly imaginative sculptures out of household goods that stretched the boundaries of material and anticipated the humorously anthropomorphic work of later artists like the Haas Brothers. This dynamic, playful piece, painted a vibrant Yves Klein blue and pierced through with wooden spokes as if raised on little legs, bridges the borders between art, craft, and design. Like Picasso, Harper kept his favorite works, and this sculpture remained in his private collection until his death.
Unique piece.
Literature: "Irving Harper: Works in Paper," Michael Maharam, p. 59.
- Creator:Irving Harper (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Diameter: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:American Craftsman (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Second Half of the 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some damage incurred while in the artist’s possession.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3576310340871
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