
Cow Catcher Sled and Canvas
1989
A rugged assemblage of weathered cloth and wood, this work by Salvatore Scarpitta merges the utilitarian forms of a cow catcher and sled into a single commanding object. Scarpitta, known for his fascination with speed, endurance, and American vernacular culture, transforms these functional structures into a visceral meditation on movement and struggle. The raw, tactile quality of the mixed media construction blurs the boundary between sculpture and relic, evoking both the thrill of motion and the wear of hard-lived experience.
- Medium
- cloth, wood and mixed media
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 1989.
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March 12, 2024
Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000
Lot 162
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