2010s Mark A. Reigelman Ii, 5 Cents Chair (Commission), Encrusted Glass/Wood - 1 Piece

Description

Reigelman II, Mark. A. (MAR) (1983- ). Five Cents (Commission).

New York: Early work of art by MAR, 2010. Glass/wood … more Reigelman II, Mark. A. (MAR) (1983- ). Five Cents (Commission).

New York: Early work of art by MAR, 2010. Glass/wood as shown in the exhibition "Breakable-Glass by Design" (BGD), see example image #6. A wooden chair covered in pieces of tumbled green bottle glass, structurally sound, slight-to-be-expected losses, seat bottom signed and dated, "5 CENTS - MAR - 2010". Measures: 36.5 x 17 x 18.25 inches. Approx. weight: 90 pounds.
Fine-Near fine.

Provenance: From the collection of Northern California artist, Helen Ann Licht (1933- ). Commissioned at Heller Gallery, NY, June 5th, 2010, Mark Reigelman II - BGD.

MAR, "By fusing elements of protection with objects of the home, my installation debates the need for fervent homestead defense while pointing out the repercussions of over-protection and the impact it has on social dialogue."

Included: Glass/wood sculpture, 2010 invoice and artwork appraisal, June 3-July 30, 2011 "Breaking the Bottle - A Site Specific Room Installation" exhibition card.

Note: Price realized at auction; The National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA,
Oct 18, 2014, "Mark Reigelman", Description: 5 Cent Chair...
Sold for $5750 + 13% Buyer's Premium = $6500. less