The Composer
1988
Ilya Kabakov's 'The Composer' (1988) is an installation comprising 42 music stands with drawings, two glass jars, and one paper fly. The ambitious work creates an immersive environment addressing themes of creativity, memory, and human experience.
- Medium
- 42 music stands with drawings, two glass jars and one paper fly
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Post-War and Contemporary Russian Art from a Private Collection
December 1, 2021
Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000
Lot 355
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