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Cuprum 0.3% unguentum metallicum praeparatum

Sold for €14,400 at Sotheby's on Oct 17, 2024.

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Joseph Beuys 1921 - 1986 Cuprum 0.3% unguentum metallicum praeparatum stamped with the artist’s name and numbered A.P. (on the right side) cast beeswax with finely dispersed copper 19 x 10,5 x 10,5 cm; 7 ½ x 4 ⅛ x 4 ⅛ in. Conceived in 1978 and executed in 1986, this work is an artist's proof from an edition of 18 plus 5 artist's proofs. _________________________________________________ Joseph Beuys 1921 - 1986 Cuprum 0,3 % unguentum metallicum praeparatum estampillé du nom de l'artiste et numéroté A.P. (sur le côté droit) cire d'abeille coulée avec du cuivre finement dispersé 19 x 10,5 x 10,5 cm ; 7 ½ x 4 ⅛ x 4 ⅛ in. Conçue en 1978 et exécutée en 1986, cette œuvre est une épreuve d'artiste d'une édition en 18 exemplaires plus 5 épreuves d'artiste. 

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