Christian Boltanski (French, b. 1944) Favorite Objects

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Christian Boltanski (French, b. 1944)

Favorite Objects, 1998, from an edition of 264. Signed "C. Boltanski" in blue ink and numbered "108/264" in black ink on a label adhered to the underside of the portfolio cover. Photographic images in a brown board portfolio box, 11 1/2 x 9 x 3 in. (29.2 x 22.8 x 7.6 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Prints are slightly rippled, the first in series has a brown spot at center.

N.B. Favorite Objects was a collaboration between the artist and the 264 students of Lycée Français de Chicago and includes 264 reprinted photographs of each student's favorite object.
Estimate $700-900

Portfolio box has water damage affecting label with artist signature, rusting fasteners, soiling, and a split at top right edge.


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