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Jasper Johns
High School Days, The Critic Smiles, Flag, Light Bulb, and Bread, from Lead Reliefs (G. 129-133; ULAE 72-76)
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- $200,000 - 300,000
$355,600
Lot Details
The complete set of five lead reliefs with polystyrene and wood backing, one with an inset mirror, one with rag paper hand-painted in oil by the artist, and one with tin leaf and gold plating, all in the original publisher's welded aluminum frames.
1969
High School Days 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm)
The Critic Smiles 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm)
Flag 17 3/8 x 23 1/4 in. (44.1 x 59.1 cm)
Light Bulb 39 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (99.7 x 44.1 cm)
Bread 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm)
The Critic Smiles 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm)
Flag 17 3/8 x 23 1/4 in. (44.1 x 59.1 cm)
Light Bulb 39 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (99.7 x 44.1 cm)
Bread 23 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (59.1 x 44.1 cm)
All signed and numbered 'A.P. V' by the artist with an electric steel stylus (one of 10 artist's proofs, the edition was 60), published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (with their stamp), all framed.
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Jasper Johns
American | 1930Jasper Johns is a painter and printmaker who holds a foundational place in twentieth century art history. Quoting the evocative gestural brushstroke of the Abstract Expressionists, Johns represented common objects such as flags, targets, masks, maps and numbers: He sought to explore things "seen and not looked at, not examined" in pictorial form. Drawing from common commercial and 'readymade' objects, such as newspaper clippings, Ballantine Ale and Savarin Coffee cans, Johns was a bridge to Pop, Dada and Conceptual art movements.
Beyond the historical significance, each work by Johns is individually considered in sensuous form. A curiosity of medium led him to employ a range of materials from encaustic and commercial house paint to lithography, intaglio and lead relief.
Browse ArtistBeyond the historical significance, each work by Johns is individually considered in sensuous form. A curiosity of medium led him to employ a range of materials from encaustic and commercial house paint to lithography, intaglio and lead relief.