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Marcel Broodthaers — La pipe
Marcel Broodthaers

La pipe

1968

Marcel Broodthaers' 'La pipe' from 1968 is an enamel on vacuum-formed plastic relief with metal eyelets. The work is a conceptual reference to Magritte's famous painting, exploring the relationship between image, language, and representation.

Medium
enamel on vacuum-formed plastic relief with metal eyelets
Location
Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 3, 2019

Estimate: $50,000 to $70,000

Sold: $112,500

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Marcel Broodthaers, La pipe, 1968

Marcel Broodthaers' 'La pipe' from 1968 is an enamel on vacuum-formed plastic relief with metal eyelets. The work is a conceptual reference to Magritte's famous painting, exploring the relationship between image, language, and representation.

Medium
enamel on vacuum-formed plastic relief with metal eyelets
Year
1968
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surreal, Blue, Conceptual Art, Enamel, Modern, Belgian, Object, Witty

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