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Claes Oldenburg — Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61)
Claes Oldenburg

Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61)

Claes Oldenburg's 'Miniature Soft Drum Set' is a rare complete multiple from 1969 combining screenprint on canvas with assembled found objects and a custom presentation box. This work exemplifies Oldenburg's pop art approach to transforming everyday objects into art through recontextualization and whimsy.

Medium
The rare complete set of the screenprint on canvas, wash-line, wood and spray painted multiple, with accompanying screenprinted wove paper-covered wood base (as issued), with accompanying title page and plastic snap button bag, all contained in the original plywood dovetail presentation box with printed artist's name, title and publisher.

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April 20, 2021

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Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61)

Claes Oldenburg's 'Miniature Soft Drum Set' is a rare complete multiple from 1969 combining screenprint on canvas with assembled found objects and a custom presentation box. This work exemplifies Oldenburg's pop art approach to transforming everyday objects into art through recontextualization and whimsy.

Medium
The rare complete set of the screenprint on canvas, wash-line, wood and spray painted multiple, with accompanying screenprinted wove paper-covered wood base (as issued), with accompanying title page and plastic snap button bag, all contained in the original plywood dovetail presentation box with printed artist's name, title and publisher.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

American, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Post-War, Screenprint, Pop Art, Whimsical, Playful, Soft Art, 1960s

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Art Institute of Chicago