Mickalene Thomas - New Now New York Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Provenance

    Kavi Gupta, Chicago
    Acquired from the above by the present owner

  • Exhibited

    Chicago, Kavi Gupta, Mickalene Thomas: I was born to do great things, September 19, 2014–January 31, 2015 (another example exhibited)

  • Artist Biography

    Mickalene Thomas

    American • 1971

    Glamour and feminism need not be foes, as evinced by the wonderful work of Mickalene Thomas. The artist examines these qualities through the lens of the African-American female experience. Whether with her rhinestone-inflected, '70s-glam-inspired portraits of black beauty and power or her photographic installations of her mother's living room, Thomas personalizes while aestheticizing a visual conversation about race. By tackling classical art historical themes, she writes African-American aesthetics into traditional conventions.

    Blockbuster retrospectives at the Brooklyn Museum and ICA Boston thrust Thomas into contemporary art's mainstage. Her platform extends her creative pursuits into fashion, interiors and DJ'ing. Thomas' market has also grown at a steady pace with auction prices increasing each year.

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Red Sweater

incised with the title "RED SWEATER" on the cleat; incised with the artist's initials, number and date "M.T. 014 1/3" on the underside
bronze
40 1/4 x 27 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (102.2 x 69.2 x 8.3 cm)
Executed in 2014, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3.

Estimate
$30,000 - 50,000 

Sold for $35,560

Contact Specialist

Avery Semjen
Head of Sale, New Now
212 940 1207
asemjen@phillips.com

New Now

New York Auction 8 March 2023