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Rising (For Walt Whitman), 1980 [mds80-2056a]
21 cms x 17.5 cms (8.27 ins x 6.89 ins)
Signed with incised signature, stamped "MdS" and "R", dated 1981 and numbered 11/50 with the publisher's stamped mark and copyright stamp to the edge of one piece. Published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Together with the publisher's catalogue, "Mark di Suvero," illustrated in colour and two newspaper clippings featuring other works by the artist.
made in 1981
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "International Art" held on Thu, Jun 13, 2019.
Lot 707
Lot 707
Estimate: CAD $3,000 - $4,000
Realised: CAD $3,300
Realised: CAD $3,300
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto, purchased from an art gallery in Toronto in the 1980s
Literature:
Illustrated in colour in the accompanying "Mark di Suvero" catalogue published by Gemini G.E.L. Los Angeles, CA.
Notes:
The sculpture can be assembled in different configurations ranging from flat to a three-dimensional display of connecting parts. "Rising," executed in both nickel and copper versions, was shot-peened prior to the plating to achieve a surface that is non-reflective and rougher to the touch.
The collaboration between Mark di Suvero and Gemini on this series occurred during the period of February 1979 to February 1981.
Private Collection, Toronto, purchased from an art gallery in Toronto in the 1980s
Literature:
Illustrated in colour in the accompanying "Mark di Suvero" catalogue published by Gemini G.E.L. Los Angeles, CA.
Notes:
The sculpture can be assembled in different configurations ranging from flat to a three-dimensional display of connecting parts. "Rising," executed in both nickel and copper versions, was shot-peened prior to the plating to achieve a surface that is non-reflective and rougher to the touch.
The collaboration between Mark di Suvero and Gemini on this series occurred during the period of February 1979 to February 1981.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.