
Alexandra Westmoquette
2000
A life-size marble sculpture by Marc Quinn depicts Alexandra Westmoquette with extraordinary realism and technical precision, capturing the subtle contours and textures of the human form in cool, white stone. Quinn transforms the ancient medium of marble into a vehicle for contemporary portraiture, evoking both classical sculpture and modern identity. The work challenges traditional notions of beauty and representation, inviting viewers to contemplate the tension between the permanence of stone and the vulnerability of the human body.
- Medium
- marble
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
March 10, 2017
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