Description
Lynne Clibanoff (born 1944) is an American Postwar & Contemporary artist, residing in Pennsylvania, USA, and is represented by Dolan Maxwell Gallery, who describe her as follows:
"Lynne Clibanoff is a printmaker, photographer, and sculptor who has dedicated most of her career to creating intricate miniature architectural sculptures and three-dimensional folded prints of empty interiors. Clibanoff's unique approach is to use optical techniques of forced perspective when constructing the rooms. The impeccable detail of the beautifully finished architectural features becomes the subject as doors, panels, archways, and stairs are composed and manipulated to appear smaller or larger than they are. Windows and skylights allow natural light to suffuse these intimate interiors with an atmosphere of mystery. The small scale and quiet light of Clibanoff's uninhabited architectural spaces invites one to escape a world amplified by excess by imagining ourselves in the certain tranquility of her miniature rooms."
Extensive drawings, calculations and blueprints goes into the construction of these pieces.
This 1982 masterwork is a one of very few pieces she did in the 1980's that included a lightbulb to illuminate the interior. They are rare to come by. That last piece from this series to come on the market was 12 years ago, according to the gallery and was listed for $16K.
The piece is untitled. And is around 12" cube, with a back that opens up to reveal the interior construction and electrical implementation; as well as replace the bulb if needed. It has a switch on the cable to turn on/off. The condition is excellent with very minor surface wear.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent with minor surface wear consistent with age.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Lights, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Architecture
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
"Lynne Clibanoff is a printmaker, photographer, and sculptor who has dedicated most of her career to creating intricate miniature architectural sculptures and three-dimensional folded prints of empty interiors. Clibanoff's unique approach is to use optical techniques of forced perspective when constructing the rooms. The impeccable detail of the beautifully finished architectural features becomes the subject as doors, panels, archways, and stairs are composed and manipulated to appear smaller or larger than they are. Windows and skylights allow natural light to suffuse these intimate interiors with an atmosphere of mystery. The small scale and quiet light of Clibanoff's uninhabited architectural spaces invites one to escape a world amplified by excess by imagining ourselves in the certain tranquility of her miniature rooms."
Extensive drawings, calculations and blueprints goes into the construction of these pieces.
This 1982 masterwork is a one of very few pieces she did in the 1980's that included a lightbulb to illuminate the interior. They are rare to come by. That last piece from this series to come on the market was 12 years ago, according to the gallery and was listed for $16K.
The piece is untitled. And is around 12" cube, with a back that opens up to reveal the interior construction and electrical implementation; as well as replace the bulb if needed. It has a switch on the cable to turn on/off. The condition is excellent with very minor surface wear.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent with minor surface wear consistent with age.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Lights, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Architecture
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent with minor surface wear consistent with age.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12 x 12 x 12 in
Lynne Clibanoff Electric Lit 1982 Three-Dimensional Art Diorama of Staircase and Checkerboard Floor
Estimate $8,000-$14,250
Starting Bid
$4,000
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