Claes Oldenburg
Broken Button


1981
dyed and molded paper, screenprint in colors, wood, Plexiglas
13.5 h x 11.5 w in (34 x 29 cm)
overall: 16.25 h x 14.25 w x 6.375 d in (41 x 36 x 16 cm)

Signed, dated and numbered to lower left '57/100 CO. '81' with blindstamp. This work is number 57 from the edition of 100 fabricated by Bummy-Hass Paper with screenprinting by Maurel Studios, New York and published by Multiples, Inc., New York.

Literature: Axsom/Platzker 175

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

The button is detached from the board and requires professional stabilization prior to being wall-hung. There is some discoloration to the button's edges and holes appear yellow in tone. The white matboard with staining from the paper pigments to left and right margins. The print with toning around the button.