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Marc Quinn — Character Head II
Marc Quinn

Character Head II

1990

A sculptural head made from bread and cast in lead, mounted on a steel support. This work explores the contrast between organic, perishable materials and permanent metal casting.

Medium
made in bread, cast in lead, on steel support

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Contemporary Art | London

August 12, 2021

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 63

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Marc Quinn, Character Head II, 1990

A sculptural head made from bread and cast in lead, mounted on a steel support. This work explores the contrast between organic, perishable materials and permanent metal casting.

Medium
made in bread, cast in lead, on steel support
Year
1990
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Marc Quinn, Sculpture, Mixed Media, 1990, Conceptual Art, Bread, Portrait, Contemporary Art, Still Life, Lead

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