Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Feb 13, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 289
Yaacov Agam (b. 1928), Salune, Agamagram
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$2,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from a Richmond Hill, GA Estate
Description:
Yaacov Agam (Israel/France, b. 1928), Salune, Agamagram, 99/99, signed lower right and numbered 99/99 lower left, an optical illusion depicting an eclipse, with the sun and the moon visible from different angles, with 2008 purchase information on verso, matted and framed. Frame size: 25 3/4 in. x 25 1/2 in.Yaacov Agam is an Israeli artist best known for his pioneering of Kinetic Art. His lenticular prints, or Agamagrams, made illusory images appear depending on the audience’s viewpoint. Agam studied in Jerusalem, Zürich, and Paris. While attending Zürich’s Kunstgewerbe Schule, Agam studied under the renowned color theorist Johannes Itten, before moving to Paris in 1951. Agam has gone on to become the subject of retrospectives at the Musée National d’Art Moderne and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. His works are included in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, among others. (Artnet)
Measurements: Height: by sight, 13 in. x Width: 12 3/4 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, not viewed out of frame.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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