Cletus Johnson, Utopia

Description

Cletus Johnson
Utopia

1980
mixed media construction lightbox
33.125 h x 31.25 w x 11 d in (84 x 79 x 28 cm)

Provenance: Leo Castelli Gallery, New York | Private Collection, New York

Exhibited: Cletus Johnson, 6 - 27 February 1988, Leo Castelli Gallery, New York

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Condition

Work is in good condition. Scuffing throughout and a chip to upper left corner with associated loss. Wired for American use and functions properly when tested. Otherwise, work presents well.

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