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Clive Barker — 14th February 1929
Clive Barker

14th February 1929

A conceptual artwork by Clive Barker consisting of an aluminum replica Tommy gun presented in a blue velvet-lined instrument case. Created on Valentine's Day 1929, the work plays with notions of danger, beauty, and presentation.

Medium
Aluminium replica Tommy gun, contained in a blue velvet-lined instrument case.
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

Evening & Day Editions

June 7, 2017

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Clive Barker, 14th February 1929

A conceptual artwork by Clive Barker consisting of an aluminum replica Tommy gun presented in a blue velvet-lined instrument case. Created on Valentine's Day 1929, the work plays with notions of danger, beauty, and presentation.

Medium
Aluminium replica Tommy gun, contained in a blue velvet-lined instrument case.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Aluminum, Tommy Gun, Found Object, Sculpture, Conceptual Art, Clive Barker, Provocative, Contemporary Art, Replica, Instrument Case