Description
Francis Alys
Colector (prototype)
1990
steel, found objects
6 h x 9.5 w x 4.875 d in (15 x 24 x 12 cm)
This work is a prototype of the Colector, a magnetized "collector" that attracts metal by way of daily walks through cityscapes to gradually coat the work in found objects. This process repeats until the collector is covered with urban relics.
Sold with a letter of authentication from Galeria OMR.
Provenance: Gift from the artist, Collection of Ricardo Ovalle | Galeria OMR, Mexico City | Acquired from the previous in 2002 by the present owner
This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Colector (prototype)
1990
steel, found objects
6 h x 9.5 w x 4.875 d in (15 x 24 x 12 cm)
This work is a prototype of the Colector, a magnetized "collector" that attracts metal by way of daily walks through cityscapes to gradually coat the work in found objects. This process repeats until the collector is covered with urban relics.
Sold with a letter of authentication from Galeria OMR.
Provenance: Gift from the artist, Collection of Ricardo Ovalle | Galeria OMR, Mexico City | Acquired from the previous in 2002 by the present owner
This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition
Work is in very good condition and presents well.
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Francis Alys, Colector (prototype)
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