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Gudmundur Erró — Human Library
Gudmundur Erró

Human Library

1959

An oil painting by Gudmundur Erró created in 1959 depicting a human library, likely exploring themes of knowledge and cultural accumulation. The work reflects Erró's surrealist-influenced style.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Past/Forward - Part II

October 19, 2021

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

Lot 518

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Gudmundur Erró, Human Library , 1959

An oil painting by Gudmundur Erró created in 1959 depicting a human library, likely exploring themes of knowledge and cultural accumulation. The work reflects Erró's surrealist-influenced style.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1959
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Surrealism, Conceptual, Icelandic Art, Oil Painting, 1950s, Figurative

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