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Urs Fischer — Nail Solo
Urs Fischer

Nail Solo

2012

A meticulously detailed cast bronze work constructed from multiple industrial materials including washers, screws, and various primers and coatings. This two-part sculptural piece exemplifies Fischer's process-driven approach that transforms utilitarian materials into gallery objects.

Medium
galvanised cast bronze, cast bronze, washers, screws, wash primer, polyurethane filler, polyester filler, polyester putty, one-component fill primer, waterborne base coat and polyurethane matte clearcoat, in 2 parts

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 3, 2019

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Urs Fischer, Nail Solo, 2012

A meticulously detailed cast bronze work constructed from multiple industrial materials including washers, screws, and various primers and coatings. This two-part sculptural piece exemplifies Fischer's process-driven approach that transforms utilitarian materials into gallery objects.

Medium
galvanised cast bronze, cast bronze, washers, screws, wash primer, polyurethane filler, polyester filler, polyester putty, one-component fill primer, waterborne base coat and polyurethane matte clearcoat, in 2 parts
Year
2012
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bronze, Process-Based, Minimalist, Installation, Sculpture, Mixed Media, 2012, Cast Iron, Contemporary

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