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Lot description
Joe Nicastri (American, born 1945), Box 73, 1992, mixed media sculptural box composed of wood, nails, quail eggs, and a fresco painting. The hinged construction features steel nails embedded across the exterior. The interior reveals rusted nails interspersed with embedded quail eggs and a vertical fresco panel depicting a nude figure in profile against a black background, framed by additional embedded nails. The work explores themes of confinement, memory, and vulnerability through the interplay of industrial materials and organic elements. Hand-inscribed on the verso: "Box 73," signed and dated November 1992. Approximate dimensions - open: 19 x 15.25 x 15 inches; closed: 7.5 x 15.25 x 15 inches. Provenance: Originally installed at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale in 1997 as part of Nicastri's exhibition titled The Reiss Family Collection: SURPLUS OF MEMORY - A Focus on the Holocaust and Human Rights. Description created by SnapGenie.com Condition: Good overall vintage condition, with normal age-related surface wear, losses, and patina throughout, all intended by the artist. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.