
Knäckebröd (Crispbread) (P. 7)
Claes Oldenburg's "Knäckebröd (Crispbread)" exemplifies his signature practice of transforming humble, everyday objects into monumental cast iron sculptures that invite viewers to reconsider the aesthetic and conceptual potential of the mundane. The work scales up the Swedish crispbread to gallery dimensions, rendering its crisp, geometric form in heavy metal material that creates a striking formal and conceptual contrast with the delicate, weightless original. As a cast iron multiple, the piece allows for editions of the sculpture, making Oldenburg's playful subversion of everyday consumption accessible to wider audiences while maintaining the handcrafted quality inherent to the casting process.
- Medium
- Cast iron multiple.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 23, 2025
Lot 99
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