
rubber, polyurethane paint and pedestal
1994
The collaborative duo Peter Fischli and David Weiss present an object of deceptive simplicity, in which everyday industrial materials — rubber and polyurethane paint — are elevated by their placement upon a pedestal. The work quietly challenges the boundaries between the mundane and the sculptural, inviting viewers to question what transforms an ordinary material into a work of art. True to the artists' signature wit and philosophical playfulness, the piece engages with ideas of value, presentation, and the institutional conventions that define artistic meaning.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
March 10, 2017
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