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Singular, Kinetic, Vibrant Blue Geometric Sculpture, Irving Harper, 20th Century
$5,500
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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.
Details
- CreatorIrving Harper (Artist)
- DimensionsHeight: 34 in. (86.36 cm)Diameter: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
- StyleAmerican Craftsman (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of ManufactureSecond Half of the 20th Century
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Some damage incurred while in the artist’s possession.
- Seller LocationNew York, NY
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU3576310340871
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