Yves Klein Le Monochrome Eponge Bleu Artwork Blue Sponge
Yves Klein, "Le Monochrome Eponge Bleu", an artwork featuring a blue sponge displayed in a transparent plastic box. Numbered edition no. 207.
Dimensions:
H-5.2 (cm)
Item reference:
119640-1840-4
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Item Ref Code:
119640-1840-4
Item No.
119640
- Dealer No.
1840
- Building No.
4
This item is located in
The Guardroom
Description
A coloured sponge in International Klein Blue (IKB) displayed in a transparent plastic box with 3 cards. The cards measure 5 x 5 cm and are coloured blue, gold and pink in typical Yves Klein tones, mirroring his famous Monochrome und Feuer triptych from 1961. Each card is stamped on verso with information about the object which was produced on the occasion of an Yves Klein exhibition at The Archives, Rotterdam, in November 1991, directed by Peter van Beveren. The miniature sets were made in a numbered edition, this one labeled Souvenir No. 207 on rear of the gold card.
Yves Klein (1928-1962) was a pioneer in the development of performance art, like his Anthropométries' in 1958, made by painted nude models pressing against a canvas under his direction. He is seen as an inspiration and forerunner of minimal art, as well as pop art.
The French artist is known for his blue monochrome paintings and for his audacious experiments with new techniques and a new attitudes to art. He was a leading member of the French artistic movement of Nouveau réalisme founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany.
Sponge in good original condition. Cards and box: some wear consistent with age. The hinges of the box are defect, there is a crack in the base.
Please view the photographs carefully as these form part of the description. If you require any extra photos or a condition report, please do not hesitate to contact the team.
Specifications
- Item reference : 119640-1840-4
- Dimensions : H-5.2 (cm)
- Colour: Blue
- Period: 20th Century
- Condition: Sponge in good original condition. Cards and box: some wear consistent with age. The hinges of the box are defect, there is a crack in the base.Please view the photographs carefully as these form part of the description. If you require any extra photos or a condition report, please do not hesitate to contact the team.
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