![Derrick Guild — Bread No. 7; Bread No. 12 [2 Works]](https://rtwaymdozgnhgluydsys.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/artwork-images/auction-lots/N09961-20181203-lot28.jpg)
Bread No. 7; Bread No. 12 [2 Works]
1997
Two meticulously rendered oil paintings depict ordinary loaves of bread with striking photorealistic precision, elevating humble, everyday objects into subjects of quiet contemplation. Guild's masterful technique captures the textured crusts, subtle shadows, and warm tonal variations of each loaf against stark, neutral backgrounds, inviting the viewer to reconsider the beauty found in the commonplace. The diptych format emphasizes subtle differences between the two subjects, reflecting the artist's ongoing exploration of seriality and the passage of time.
- Medium
- i, ii. oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
A Life of Discovery: Works from The Allan Stone Collection | Contemporary Art Online
December 3, 2018
Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000
Lot 28
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