As of May 15, 2024

Isa Genzken

Lot 183
Weltempfänger "Aachenerstraße", 1992

13.6 x 12.0 x 3.9 in (34.5 x 30.5 x 10.0 cm)

Lot 183
Weltempfänger "Aachenerstraße", 1992
13.6 x 12.0 x 3.9 in (34.5 x 30.5 x 10.0 cm)

Estimate:
€ 35,000 - 45,000
Auction: -3 days

Ketterer Kunst GmbH & Co KG

City: Munich
Auction: Jun 07, 2024
Auction number: 553
Auction name: Contemporary Day Sale

Lot Details
Telescopic antenna and iron wire in cast concrete. Signed, dated and inscribed "Aachenerstraße" on the underside. Concrete: 34.5 x 30.5 x 10 cm.
Total dimensions vary with the extension of the antena. [AR].
- Communication frozen in concrete: Isa Genzken robs the historical world receiver of its function and simultaneously elevates it to an art object. - A unique sculpture from one of the German artist's most sought-after groups of works. - Last year, the art magazine Monopol crowned Isa Genzken the most influential personality in the art world in 2023.
The work will be included into the forthcoming catalogue raisonné. We are grateful to Galerie Buchholz, Cologne, for the kind support in cataloging this lot.
Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia (obtained from family possession)
In good condition. With isolated rubbed spots and color traces. Signature and inscription on the underside slightly rubbed. Remnants of polystyrene in the two round cut-outs, probably from the making.
Lot Details
Telescopic antenna and iron wire in cast concrete. Signed, dated and inscribed "Aachenerstraße" on the underside. Concrete: 34.5 x 30.5 x 10 cm.
Total dimensions vary with the extension of the antena. [AR].
- Communication frozen in concrete: Isa Genzken robs the historical world receiver of its function and simultaneously elevates it to an art object. - A unique sculpture from one of the German artist's most sought-after groups of works. - Last year, the art magazine Monopol crowned Isa Genzken the most influential personality in the art world in 2023.
The work will be included into the forthcoming catalogue raisonné. We are grateful to Galerie Buchholz, Cologne, for the kind support in cataloging this lot.
Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia (obtained from family possession)
In good condition. With isolated rubbed spots and color traces. Signature and inscription on the underside slightly rubbed. Remnants of polystyrene in the two round cut-outs, probably from the making.

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