12-06-201412-06-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2770BBoston
December 6, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Silvana Cenci (Italian/American, 1926-2000) Sculpture Sails

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$1,169$950
Auction: 20th Century Design - 2770BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 06, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Silvana Cenci (Italian/American, 1926-2000) Sculpture

Sails
Signed "Cenci" on the reverse.
Manipulated stainless steel sheet with liquid gold coating, 34 3/4 x 24 in., framed.
Condition: Scattered minor abrasions which may be original to the work.

N.B. In the early 1960's, the artist developed a way to apply flexible explosive onto metal sheets and to detonate it in a controlled explosion to form the piece.
Estimate $700-900


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Keywords

Silvana Cenci, stainless steel sheet, metal sheets