


Over the Topper
1995
This sculptural installation features a bright yellow ladder extending vertically against a white wall, topped with a figure wearing a turquoise dress and distinctive reddish brown head. The composition presents a playful yet slightly unsettling juxtaposition of domestic materials and whimsical character design. Small red objects rest at the base of the ladder, completing this carefully arranged tableau. The work invites viewers to contemplate themes of aspiration, vulnerability, and the surreal nature of human experience through its combination of utilitarian form and expressive figurative elements.
- Medium
- acrylic
- 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: $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
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