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Hans-Peter Feldmann — David Head With Scarf
Hans-Peter Feldmann

David Head With Scarf

2009

A lifelike painted plaster head of the biblical figure David is adorned with a vibrant acrylic scarf, merging classical sculpture with everyday domestic objects. Feldmann's playful intervention challenges the reverence typically associated with iconic art historical subjects, infusing the work with a sense of humor and accessibility. The juxtaposition of high art references and mundane materials reflects the artist's ongoing interest in the ordinary and the familiar.

Medium
painted plaster and acrylic scarf
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2009, in Germany.

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Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

March 3, 2026

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Sold: $6,450

Lot 109

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Hans-Peter Feldmann, David Head With Scarf, 2009

A lifelike painted plaster head of the biblical figure David is adorned with a vibrant acrylic scarf, merging classical sculpture with everyday domestic objects. Feldmann's playful intervention challenges the reverence typically associated with iconic art historical subjects, infusing the work with a sense of humor and accessibility. The juxtaposition of high art references and mundane materials reflects the artist's ongoing interest in the ordinary and the familiar.

Medium
painted plaster and acrylic scarf
Dimensions
26.5 x 25 cm
Year
2009
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, German Artist, Painted Plaster, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Quiet Mood, Portraiture, Contemporary Artist, Three Dimensional Work, Neutral Tones

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