Sophie Calle (b. 1953). The Tie, 1993, Fabric Frontline, Zurich.. Pure silk crêpe-de-chine necktie. 56-5/8 x 3-3/8 inche... (Total: 3 Items)
Description
Sophie Calle (b. 1953)The Tie, 1993, Fabric Frontline, Zurich.
Pure silk crêpe-de-chine necktie
56-5/8 x 3-3/8 inches (143.8 x 8.6 cm) (tie)
Ed. XXX/LX (from an edition of 150/LX).
Signed in ink on fabric label stitched to reverse of tie: S Calle
Produced for Parkett, no. 36, 1993.
Property from the Collection of Judith Vida-Spence and Stuart Spence
PROVENANCE:
Gift to the present owner from the artist, 1993.
LITERATURE:
Parkett, no. 36, 1993, p. 72-73, illustrated.
NOTE:
This lot is accompanied by a copy of Parkett, no. 36 and a framed presentation plaque.
"I saw him for the first time in December 1985, at a lecture he was
giving. I found him attractive but one thing bothered me: he was
wearing an ugly tie. The next day I anonymously sent him a thin
brown tie. Later, I saw him in a restaurant; he was wearing it.
Unfortunately, it clashed with his shirt. It was then I decided to
take on the task of dressing him from head to toe: I would send him
one article of clothing every year at Christmas. In 1986, he
received a pair of silk grey socks; in 1987, a black alpaca
sweater; in 1988, a white shirt; in 1989, a pair of gold plated
cuff links; in 1990, a pair of boxer shorts with a Christmas tree
pattern; nothing in 1991; and in 1992, a pair of grey trousers.
Some day, when he is fully dressed by me, I would like to be
introduced to him." - Sophie Calle
More information about Sophie Calle. See also: Calle, Sophie Artist.
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