Ai Weiwei
(born in Beijing 1957)
The Papercut Portfolio (New York; Cats and Dogs; Map of China; Furniture; Haircut; Citizens Investigation; River Crabs; Zodiac), 2019, each signed Ai Weiwei, papercut in red paper, no. 56 from the edition of 250 examples (+ 24 artist proofs), each 60 x 60 cm, editor Taschen, with original clothbound clamshell box, framed (8)
‘Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art originating from the Han Dynasty (206 b. c-22 a. d.) The colored, intricately cut papers are used in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration. In his papercut portfolio, Ai Weiwei employs the medium to reflect on his life and work, starting with his sojourn in New York from 1982 to 1993’ (from the sheet New York)
Specialist: Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
+49 211 2107747
petra.schaepers@dorotheum.de
02.12.2021 - 20:31
- Realized price: **
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EUR 23,311.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 18,000.- to EUR 22,000.-
Ai Weiwei
(born in Beijing 1957)
The Papercut Portfolio (New York; Cats and Dogs; Map of China; Furniture; Haircut; Citizens Investigation; River Crabs; Zodiac), 2019, each signed Ai Weiwei, papercut in red paper, no. 56 from the edition of 250 examples (+ 24 artist proofs), each 60 x 60 cm, editor Taschen, with original clothbound clamshell box, framed (8)
‘Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art originating from the Han Dynasty (206 b. c-22 a. d.) The colored, intricately cut papers are used in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration. In his papercut portfolio, Ai Weiwei employs the medium to reflect on his life and work, starting with his sojourn in New York from 1982 to 1993’ (from the sheet New York)
Specialist: Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
Dr. Petra Maria Schäpers
+49 211 2107747
petra.schaepers@dorotheum.de
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| Auction: | Contemporary Art II |
| Auction type: | Online auction |
| Date: | 02.12.2021 - 20:31 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | online |
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