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Tim Rollins & Kids of Survival — Pinocchio (After Carlo Collodi)

Tim Rollins & Kids of Survival

Pinocchio (After Carlo Collodi)

Tim Rollins & Kids of Survival's "Pinocchio (After Carlo Collodi)" is a mixed media sculptural work from 1992 that combines wood, acrylic, wax, and tung oil to create a three dimensional multiple edition of 50. The work engages with the classic Italian children's tale through a contemporary art practice that emphasizes collaboration between the artist and young participants from the South Bronx. By transforming the literary source material into a dimensional object, Rollins & Kids of Survival create a physical manifestation that bridges narrative, craft, and socially engaged artistic practice.

Medium
Wood, acrylic, wax and tung oil, 1992, unique from a series of 50, overall 985 x 150 x 165mm (38 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 6 1/2in) (3D Multiple), Provenance:, Gifted by the artist to the current owner., Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Carmen Herrera (1915-2022) Untitled, 2018, Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000, Bridget Riley (b.1931) Sylvan (Tommasini & Gubay 42), Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000, Gerhard Richter (b.1932) Seven-Two-Four (Butin no.133b), Estimate: £25,000 - 30,000, NEWSLETTER, Quick Link

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 110

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Tim Rollins & Kids of Survival, Pinocchio (After Carlo Collodi)

Tim Rollins & Kids of Survival's "Pinocchio (After Carlo Collodi)" is a mixed media sculptural work from 1992 that combines wood, acrylic, wax, and tung oil to create a three dimensional multiple edition of 50. The work engages with the classic Italian children's tale through a contemporary art practice that emphasizes collaboration between the artist and young participants from the South Bronx. By transforming the literary source material into a dimensional object, Rollins & Kids of Survival create a physical manifestation that bridges narrative, craft, and socially engaged artistic practice.

Medium
Wood, acrylic, wax and tung oil, 1992, unique from a series of 50, overall 985 x 150 x 165mm (38 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 6 1/2in) (3D Multiple), Provenance:, Gifted by the artist to the current owner., Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Carmen Herrera (1915-2022) Untitled, 2018, Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000, Bridget Riley (b.1931) Sylvan (Tommasini & Gubay 42), Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000, Gerhard Richter (b.1932) Seven-Two-Four (Butin no.133b), Estimate: £25,000 - 30,000, NEWSLETTER, Quick Link
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Related themes

Literary Adaptation, Youth collaboration, Mixed Media Collage, American Artist, Dark Romanticism, Italian literature reinterpretation, Late 20th Century, Whimsical Narrative, Neo-Expressionism, Large Scale Installation

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