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Marc Quinn — Frozen Head
Marc Quinn

Frozen Head

"Frozen Head" by Marc Quinn is a striking self-portrait cast in lustrous 18 carat gold, emanating both opulence and an unsettling sense of mortality. Born from the same mould used to create Quinn's seminal work, the piece bridges his ongoing exploration of identity, the human body, and the passage of time. The use of precious metal transforms the familiar into something eternal, inviting reflection on vanity, legacy, and the artist's enduring relationship with his own likeness.

Medium
A self-portrait of the artist cast in 18 carat gold and born of the same mould used for Quinn’s seminal work,

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

February 14, 2013

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Marc Quinn, Frozen Head

"Frozen Head" by Marc Quinn is a striking self-portrait cast in lustrous 18 carat gold, emanating both opulence and an unsettling sense of mortality. Born from the same mould used to create Quinn's seminal work, the piece bridges his ongoing exploration of identity, the human body, and the passage of time. The use of precious metal transforms the familiar into something eternal, inviting reflection on vanity, legacy, and the artist's enduring relationship with his own likeness.

Medium
A self-portrait of the artist cast in 18 carat gold and born of the same mould used for Quinn’s seminal work,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Gold, Bold, Conceptual, Sculpture, Modern, Provocative, Self-Portrait, British, Figurative, Contemporary

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