Lot 191 is a large and impressive
work by Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) that is entitled "Sefer Hechaloth."
In two parts, is is an oil, emulsion, shellac, lead, soil and
photographic paper laid down on board and was created in 2006. It
measures 39 3/8 by 59 inches.
The catalogue entry provides the followiung commentary"
"Utilizing
various elements and items to create violent, haunting, or heavily
charged aesthetics, Anselm Kiefer accumulates materials and objects
found on his travels and incorporates them into his paintings
and installations to develop a storyline infused with his personal
experiences and cultural references. His critical engagement with
history, perceptions of the cosmos and the human development are
central to his landscape of testimonials. Through a variety of
inspirations, Kiefer has executed some of the most mesmerized,
intellectual, and materialistically diverse works of art to date.
Drawing upon poetry, literature, religion, mythology, the memory
of the Holocoaust, as well as the development of an indenity within
post-war Germany, Kiefer's works resonate with audiences who can feel
his palpable energy. The present lot Sefer Hechaloth, 2001,
biblically defnined as 'Book of the Palaces,' references the
angle-laden ladder to the heavens, and reflects the artist's vast
knowledge and inner dialogue."
The lot has a modest estimate of $150,000 to $200,000. It sold for $338,500.
Lot
129, "2 Dimensional Labyrinth," by Jeppe Hein, polished stainless
steel, alu-cobond, 86 5/8 by 137 3/4 inches, 2006, numbr two from an
edition of three plus two artist's proofsLot
128 is a mirrored Stonehenge-style work by Jeppe Hein (b.. 1974).
Entitled "2 Dimenstional Labyrinth," is is made of polished
stainless steel, alu-cobond and measures 86 5/8 by 137 3/4 inches.
It was made in 2006 and is number 2 from an edition of
three plus two artist's proofs. It has an estimate of
$60,000 to $80,000. It sold for $110,500.
Lot 246, "Untitled (11)," by Andre Butzer, oil on canvas, 78 3/4 by 59 inches, 2007
One
of the most attractive works in the auction is Lot 246, "Untitled (11)"
by Andre Butzer (b. 1973), an oil on canvas that measures 78 3/4 by 59
inches. It has an estimate of $20,000 to $30,000 It sold for $42,500.
Lot 178, "Star Way," by James Rosenquist, oil, ink and paper collage on paper, 28 3/4 by 74 inches, 1974Lot
178 is a very beautiful oil, ink and paper collage on paper entitled
"Star Way" by James Rosenquist, It measures 28 3/4 by 74 inches
and was created in 1974. It has an estimate of $40,000 to
$50,000. It sold for $52,500.
Lot
144, "A Perfect Day," by Maurizio Cattelan electrostatic print on
aluminum, 101 5/8 by 75 1/2, number 3 from an edition of 10, 1999
Lot
144 is an electrostatic print on aluminum by Maurizio Cattelan (b.1960)
that measures 101 5/8 by 75 1/8 inches. It is number 3 from an
edition of 10 and was created in 1999. The man handing by tape on
a wall was the artist's gallerist, Massimo de Carlo and the
installation lasted one day. It has an estimate of $250,000 to
$350,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 139, "Voices of Venus," by Christian Marclay, seven album covers and thread, 29 12 by 29 7/8 inches, 1992
Lot
139 is a collage of seven album covers by Christian Marclay (b. 1955).
It is entitled "Voices of Venus" and measures 29 1/2 by 29 7/8
inches and was assembled in 1992. It is the cover illustration of the
auction's catalogue. It has an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000.
It sold for $314,500.
Lot
145, "Untitled," by Rudolph Stingel, cast urethane rubber, 18 by 21 by
9 inches, from a series of 24, each unique in color, 1994
Lot
145 is an untitled cast urethane rubber statue of a Buddha holding six
objects by Rudolph Stingel (b. 1956). It measures 18 by 21 by 9
inches and is from a series of 24, each in a different color It
was made in 1994. It has an estimate of $150,000 to $200,000.
It sold for $152,500.
Lot 155, "Ship to Shore," by Malcolm Morley, oil on canvas with a balloon, 57 1/2 by 78 inches, 1994Lot
155 is a charming large oil on canvas with a balloon by Malcolm Morley
(b. 1931) entitled "Ship to Shore." It measures 57 1/2 by 78
inches and was created in 1994.
Lot 155, detailIt has has an estimate of $200,000 to $300,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 108, "Untitled," by Walead Beshty, color photograph, 24 by 20 inches, 2007Lot 108 is a handsome abstract color photograph by Walead Beshty (b. 1976). It measures 24 by 20 inches and was taken in 2007. It has an estimate of $15,000 to $20,000. It sold for $20,000.
Lot
169, "Level Head," by Tony Cragg, bronze with black patina, 78 3/4
inches high, from an edition of five and one artist's proof, 2006Lot
169 is a striking sculpture by Tony Cragg (b.1949). The bronze
with black patina stands 78 3/4 inches high and is entitled "Level
Head." It is from an edition of five and one artist's proof.
It was made in 2006. It has an estimate of $120,000
to $280,000. It sold for $266,500.
Lot 132, "Monumento al Parigiano," by Anselm Reyle, mirror iron, concrete, 49 by 20 by 11 inches, 2004Lot
132, "Monumento al Parigiano," is a handsome sculpture of mirror, iron,
concrete by Anselm Reyle (b. 1970). It measures 49 by 20 by 11
inches and was created in 2004. It has a estimate of $40000 to
$60,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 130, "Black Earth," by Anselm Reyle, acrylic and black gesso on canvas, 95 1/4 by 75 1/4 inches, 2007
Lot
130, "Black Earth," is a handsome acrylic and black gesso on canvas
painting by Anselm Reyle (b. 1970). It measures 95 1/4 by 75 1/4
inches and was executed in 2007. It has an estimate of $100,000
to $150,000. It sold for $122,500.
Lot 117, "Untitled," by Jacob Kassay, acrylic and silver deposit on canvas, 48 by 36 inches, 2010
Lot
117 is an attractive untitled work by Jacob Kassay (b. 1984) that is an
acrylic and silver deposit on canvas. Made in 2010, it
measures 48 by 36 inches ad has an estimate of $80,000 to $120,000. It sold for $98,500.
Lot
136, "Body Pressure," by Matthew Day Jackson, formica, copper with body
imprint, found satellite images, Bruce Nauman's 'Body Pressure' and
wood, 96 by 100 by 96 inches, 2008
Lot 136 is a large work by
Matthew Day Jackson (b. 1974) entitled "Body
Pressure." Made of formica, coppy with body imprint, found
satellite
images, Bruce Nauman's 'Body pressure,' and wood, it was created in
2008 and measures 96 by 100 by 96 inches. It has an estimate of
$180,000 to $220,000. It sold for $218,500.
Lot 135, "Greeting Card," by Aaron Young, "acrylic and burnt rubber on stained plywood, 96 by 48 inches, 2007Lot
135 is a striking work by Aaron Young (b. 1972) entitled "Greeting
Card," An acrylic and burnt rubber on stained plywood, it
measures 96 by 48 inches and was created in 2007. It has an
estimate of $30,000 to $40,000. It failed to sell.
Lot
171, "Dig-Dug," by Peter Halley, acrylic, Day-Glo and metallic acrylic,
and Roll-a-Tex on canvas in two parts, 70 by 140 inches overall, 1997Lot
171 is a handsome, two-part painting by Peter Halley (b. 1953) entitled
"Dig-Dug." An acrylic, Day-Glo and Metallic acrylic and
Roll-a-Tex on canvas, its overall size is 70 by 140 inches. It
was painted in 1997. It has an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000. It sold for $128,500.
Lot 111, "Untitled," by Seth Price, vacuum formed high impact polystyrene, 48 by 32 inches
Lot
111 is an a handome untitled work by Seth Price (b. 1973) of vacuum
formed high impact polystyrene. It measures 48 by 32 inches.
It has an estimate of $40,000 to $60,000. It passed.
Lot 116, "Guide," by Dan Walsh, acrylic on canvas, 59 inches square, 1999Lot
166 is a striking acrylic on canvas, 59 inches square, entitled by
"Guide" by Dan Walsh (b. 1960). It was painted in 1999. It
has an estimate of $20,000 to $30,000. It sold for $32,500.
Lot 166, "Untitled," by Alexander Calder, sheet metal, brass, wire and paint, 3 by 3 1/2 by 1 3/4 inches, 1960
Lot
166 is a small sculpture by Alexander Calder (1898-1976) that is
property to benefit the Birmingham Museum of Art. it is made of
sheet metal brass, wire and paint and measures 3 by 3 1/2 by 1 3/4
inches and was created in 1960. It has an estimate of $80,000 to
$120,000. It sold for $206,500.
Lot 255, "Door," brass, by Subodh Gupta, 81 by 33 7/8 by 5 inches, 2007
Lot
255 is a brass door by Subodh Gupta (b. 1964) that is 81 inches high
and was made in 2007. It has an estimate of $80,000 to $120,000.
It sold for $116,500.
Lot 174, "Nets Infinity QTA," by Yayoi Kusama, acrylic on canvas, 44 1/8 by 57 1/2 inches, 2004Lot
174 is a very attractive painting by Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929) entitled
"Nets Infinity QTA. An acrylic on canvas, it measures 44 by 57
1/2 inches and was painted in 2004. It has an estimate of
$120,000 to $180,000. It sold for $278,500.
Lot 164, "Infinity Nets," by Yayoi Kusama, acrylic on canvas, 39 3/8 inches square, 2002Another
Kusama work is Lot 164, "Infinity Nets," an acrylic on canvas that is
39 3/8 inches square and was painted in 2002. it has an estimate
of $150,000 to $200,000. It sold for $326,500.
Lot
212, "Animation 6 (Baby), by Mike Kelley, 20-minutge loop animation on
a flat screen monitor with speakers, 22 by 14 by 3 inches, 2007
Lot
212, "Animation 6 (Baby)," is a very attractive 20-minute loop
animation on a flat screen monitor with speakers by Mike Kelley
(1954-2012). It is 22 by 14 by 3 inches and was created in 2007.
In the animation the size and shape of the glass bottle
change. The lot has an estimate of $20,000 to $30,000.
It sold for $40,000.
Lot 106, "Morning Thaw," by Matthew Monahan, foam, wax, paper paint, brass, nylon straps and glass, 84 inches high, 2007
Lot
106, "Morning Thaw," is an interesting mixed-media work by Matthew
Monahan (b. 1872). It is 84 inches high and was created in
2007. It has an estimate of $25,000 to $35,000. It sold for $37,500.
Lot
148, "Carry," by Gilbert & George, nine hand-dyed gelatin silver
prints in the artist's frames, each 33 3/8 by 28 inches, 1992
"Lot
148 is a very large work by Gilbert & George (b. 1943 and 1942)
that is entitled "Carry." It consists of nine hand-dyed gelatin
silver prints in the artist's frames, each 33 3/8 by 28 inches.
It was created in 1992. It has an estimate of $120,000
to $180,000. It failed to sell.
Lot 150, "Untitled Film Still #81," by Cindy Sherman, gelatin silver print, 10 by 8 inches, 1980
Lot
150 is an untitled "Film Still" by Cindy Sherman (b. 1954) that
measures 10 by 8 inches. It was shot in 1980 and is #81 in the
series. It has an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000. It sold for $104,500.
