


Six Red Polygons
1950
This mobile sculpture consists of six red sheet metal polygonal forms suspended from an overhead wire frame in a carefully balanced composition. The geometric shapes, ranging from small angular planes to larger trapezoidal and triangular forms, are arranged in a descending sequence that creates a sense of dynamic movement and visual rhythm. The work exemplifies the artist's exploration of kinetic sculpture and spatial relationships, where each element contributes to the overall balance while remaining capable of independent rotation. The interplay of light and shadow across the red surfaces emphasizes the three dimensional geometry of the hanging forms.
- Medium
- sheet metal, wire and paint
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
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