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    CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)

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    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
    • Prints, CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929). Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Ober... (Total: 4 Items)
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    CLAES OLDENBURG (American, b. 1929)
    Study for Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal for the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, Ohio; Colossal Flashlight in place of the Hoover Dam; The Spitzhacke, superimposed on a drawing of the site by
    Emil Ludwig Grimm, 1976; 1979; 1982; 1982
    Offset lithograph in colors; etching and photogravure in colors
    27-3/4 x 21-3/4 inches (70.0 x 53.0 cm)
    23 x 28-1/2 inches (59.0 x 72.0 cm)
    22-1/2 x 22 inches (57.2 x 55.9 cm)
    6-1/2 x 10 inches (17.0 x 25.0 cm)
    Ed. Trial proof; 39/100; 55/100; 45/50
    Published by Multiples (Standing Mitt; Alternative Proposal; Flashlight); documenta foundation (Spitzhacke)

    LITERATURE:
    Axsom & Platzker, 138 (Standing Mitt); 169 (Alternative Proposal); 177 (Flashlight); 180 (Spitzhacke)

    PROVENANCE:
    From the Collection of a Fortune 500 Company

    More information about CLAES OLDENBURG, also known as Oldenburg, Claes, Oldenburg, Claes Thure, Claes Oldenburg.

    Condition Report*: Condition report available upon request.
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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    Auction Dates
    May, 2011
    24th Tuesday
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