
Untitled (S.323, Freestanding Portrait of Woman on Wooden Base)
1953
A delicate wire sculpture constructed from coiled iron and enameled copper wire, mounted on a wooden base. The openwork form suggests a female head and torso, with two projecting arms extending horizontally from the shoulders. The entire surface consists of intricate, interlocking loops and curves that create a lacy, three dimensional mesh, allowing light to pass through the interior void. The warm brown patina of the metal contrasts subtly with the natural wood support, while the sculptural approach prioritizes linear gesture and spatial volume over solid form.
- Medium
- Iron and enameled copper wire
- Dimensions
- Location
- David Zwirner 69th Street, New York, NY
Notes
From the exhibition 'Set in Stone' at David Zwirner 69th Street, NYC, May 12 to June 26, 2026, in collaboration with Galerie Kugel, Paris. Tombstone date: c. 1953.
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