
A Collection of Helmets and Swords (with Scabbards) from the Wreck of the Unbelievable
2010
Damien Hirst's elaborate sculptural installation features a collection of ornamental helmets and swords with scabbards, referencing artifacts from an imaginary shipwreck. Constructed from glass, aluminum, painted MDF, silicone, stainless steel, and bronze, the work blends maritime history with contemporary sculptural materials.
- Medium
- glass, powder-coated aluminum, painted MDF, silicone, stainless steel and bronze
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 19, 2023
Estimate: $600,000 – $800,000
Lot 854
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