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Modernist Gold Sculpture by Artist Yaakov Agam Edition 1/3

$5,500
£4,199.23
€4,852.17
CA$7,720.96
A$8,605.81
CHF 4,515.17
MX$105,091.01
NOK 57,171.93
SEK 54,036.17
DKK 36,213.84

About the Item

Yaakov Agam a Gold Kinetic Sculpture. The 5" x 2 1/8" 18k yellow gold movable sculpture in the shape of a deconstructed Star of David. Comes with the original fitted suede presentation box. This piece speaks directly to Agams credo written in 1964 "My intention was to create a work of art which would transcend the visible, which cannot be perceived except in stages, with the understanding that it is a partial revelation and not the perpetuation of the existing. My aim is to show what can be seen within the limits of possibility which exists in the midst of coming into being." A wonderfully meaningful and unusual piece. Signed Agam with french hallmarks. In the original fitted box. Edition 1/3
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (127 mm)Width: 2.13 in (54.11 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1970
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Cincinnati, OH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU249236992

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