Marcel Duchamp - Modern and Contemporary Editions New York Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | Phillips

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  • Literature

    Arturo Schwarz 441

  • Catalogue Essay

    This piece was conceived in 1935.  Each disk is to be played at 33 1/3 rpm for optimal viewing.

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Rotoreliefs (Optical Disks)

1965
The complete set of 12 offset lithographs in colors, on both sides of six cardboard disks, black plastic circular holder and the black velvet-covered motorized wall hanging unit with metal and magnet revolving platform with two black velvet covered viewers,
diameter (disks) 8 in. (20.3 cm).;
wall unit: 15 x 15 x 5 in. (38.1 x 38.1 x 12.7 cm).

Lampe signed with initials in blue ink, with incised signature, title, dated '1965' and numbered 121/150 on the brass plaque (tarnished) on the underside of the unit, Schwarz's fifth edition of 150 published by Galerie Schwarz, Milan (there were also editions of 500 in 1935, 1000 in 1953, 100 in 1959 and 5 in 1963), the disks in good condition (minor surface wear), wiring active and revolves when plugged in, original packaging box

Estimate
$10,000 - 15,000 

Sold for $23,750

Modern and Contemporary Editions

21 May 2008, 2pm
New York