Paul Rousso - National Gallery Singapore – Gallery Benefit 2023 New York Friday, November 10, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Provenance

    Courtesy of the artist and Ode to Art

  • Catalogue Essay

    Estimates for this auction are in United States (US) dollars.
    Bidding will be in US dollars.


    Internationally renowned American artist Paul Rousso is well known for his concept of “flat depth”, which expresses how three-dimensional objects may be collapsed and rendered in a two-dimensional form. Reminiscent of 20th century pop art, Rousso’s works are inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss and Roy Lichtenstein. Depicting a flattened banknote from Bhutan, Two Dragons reflects the artist’s fascination with the history of paper and its uses, especially its rise and fall within the fields of advertising, news and magazine distribution, and as a form of currency.

    Now famed for his hyperrealistic and larger-than-life Pop Art-inspired sculptures, Rousso only became a full-time artist after a prolific career as an art director and illustrator working for companies such as Condé Nast and Bloomingdales. Alongside local and international exhibitions, his artworks can be found in private collections in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

    This lot is physically located in Singapore.

    Prospective buyers should note they are responsible for the costs of transporting the lot from its current location to the buyer. This includes the cost of obtaining any required export and/or import licences or permits and paying any applicable taxes. The buyer of the lot is responsible for complying with applicable export and import laws and regulations. Prospective bidders are therefore advised to make independent enquiries.

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Two Dragons

mixed media on hand sculpted polystyrene
106.7 x 134.6 x 15.2 cm. (42 x 53 x 6 in.)
Executed in 2023.

Estimate
$3,000 - 5,000 

Sold

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National Gallery Singapore – Gallery Benefit 2023

10-18 November 2023