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Modernist Wire, Copper and Mache "Worlds Expansion" Albright Knox

$3,200
£2,418.13
€2,792.35
CA$4,471.52
A$4,961.52
CHF 2,598.95
MX$60,841.61
NOK 33,057.79
SEK 31,205.15
DKK 20,824.32
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About the Item

Modernist wire. Copper and papier mâché "Worlds Expansion" Albright Knox, amazing hand executed sculpture, recently purchased from Buffalo NY estate, possibly submitted and shown in the members gallery, artist unknown, but retains original hang tag with title and origin.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062410266013

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