

Glass II
1976
This sculptural work presents a stylized, abstracted composition of a drinking glass rendered in bronze with carefully applied patina. The artist has deconstructed the vessel into its component visual elements, including the transparent cylindrical form, handle, and rim, while incorporating geometric shapes and bold linear patterns characteristic of contemporary Pop Art sensibility. Black lines and shapes intersect with areas of bright yellow and white, creating a dynamic tension between representation and abstraction. The sculpture demonstrates a three dimensional interpretation of the flat, graphic aesthetic typically associated with comic book illustration and commercial art. The work exemplifies the artist's exploration of mass produced domestic objects as subjects worthy of fine art consideration.
- Medium
- painted and patinated bronze
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
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