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A Pirri, Installation 'cure', Steel Blades On Cement Pedestals, 20th Century

$7,428.49
£5,529
€6,200
CA$10,175.17
A$11,317.02
CHF 5,909.39
MX$137,716.04
NOK 75,471.97
SEK 70,779.40
DKK 47,198.44
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Installation composed of 14 steel blades and painted metal, on cut cement bases This installation was created for the Venice Biennale in 1988, for the Cure exhibition, by Alfredo Pirri The blades, all identical, can be arranged according to a predefined pattern (see photo from 1988), or be modulated as desired Alfredo Pirri is an Italian artist born in 1957, trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Milan and Rome He has been exhibiting since the 1980s, and his artistic creations include painting, sculpture, architecture and installation. As recognized by critics and curators, the artist has always shown particular attention to the interaction between material, volume, space and color, as a vehicle of light. Usual wear Usual wear Provenance: estate of a Belgian diplomat collector Height 205cm 30x25cm ************************************************************************************************* US Shipping by air freight: this piece requires professional packing due to size, weight, fragility UE + local shipping: depending on final destination, professional packing is not necessary Please feel free to contact us for quote
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80.71 in (205 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    MARSEILLE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6656232680412

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