George Segal (American, 1924–2000)

LOT ID: 67787

Hand Over Breast, 1979

Mixed Media Sculpture Edition, White Cast Paper Sculpture Relief

10 х 14 х 4 in. cm.

Signed, "G Segal", and dated, "79", Lower Right; numbered "10/50" Lower Left

Edition 50

Lot description

[26.7 x 35.9 x 11.4 cm.]
Rarely at auction, this intimate portrait is an iconic image created during Segal's most productive period in the 1970s.

American sculptor George Segal (1924-2000), is best known for life-size colorless sculptures created with his unique process (he employed plaster bandages normally used for orthopedic casts). A student of both Tony Smith and William Baziotes, Segal used a 20th century Pop sensibility to reinvent the classic nude. The artist created common figures frozen in place—often in juxtaposition to a mundane environment and reflecting daily life —in contrast to the 19th century sculpture tradition of ‘monumental’ or heroic figures.

10 x 14 x 4 inches, Plexiglas box frame, with hinged and wired for hanging. [Measurements of the Plexiglas frame: 17 x 20 x 7 inches]

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History and Provenance
Provenance:
Acquired directly from a West Coast Gallery & Auction House.
Private Collection, USA
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Shipping Weight: 50 lbs

Framing: Yes (0 x 0 inches)

Item Location: New York, USA

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LOT ID: 67787

Hand Over Breast, 1979