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Ai Weiwei — The Artist's Hand
Ai Weiwei

The Artist's Hand

A meticulously crafted sculptural multiple by renowned Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, *The Artist's Hand* presents a casting of the artist's own hand rendered in cast urethane resin with a lustrous electroplated rhodium finish. The work transforms an intimate, personal gesture into a precious and enduring object, invoking themes of authorship, identity, and the power of artistic expression. Presented in its original cardboard box, the piece bridges the gap between fine art and collectible multiples, making Weiwei's provocative presence accessible to a broader audience.

Medium
Cast urethane resin multiple with electroplated rhodium, contained in the original cardboard presentation box.
Dimensions

🔨 Auction Lot

Editions: Online Auction

January 20, 2026

Estimate: $1,500$2,000

Sold: $4,515

Lot 290

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Ai Weiwei, The Artist's Hand

A meticulously crafted sculptural multiple by renowned Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, *The Artist's Hand* presents a casting of the artist's own hand rendered in cast urethane resin with a lustrous electroplated rhodium finish. The work transforms an intimate, personal gesture into a precious and enduring object, invoking themes of authorship, identity, and the power of artistic expression. Presented in its original cardboard box, the piece bridges the gap between fine art and collectible multiples, making Weiwei's provocative presence accessible to a broader audience.

Medium
Cast urethane resin multiple with electroplated rhodium, contained in the original cardboard presentation box.
Dimensions
9.6 x 10.5 cm
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Sculpture, Chinese Artist, Resin Cast, Conceptual Art, Political Commentary, Limited Edition Multiple, Dissident Artist, Contemporary Art, Activist Art, Metallic Finish

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Collected by

Sarah Greenspan