14th Sep, 2023 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 129

Lot 129 - Michael Craig-Martin (British 1941-), 'Book', 1997

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Michael Craig-Martin (British 1941-), 'Book', 1997

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Michael Craig-Martin (British 1941-), 'Book', 1997, set of 10 double page screenprints in colours on archival rag endleaf white paper, signed, dated and numbered from an edition of 150 on the justification page, bound as issued in grey-cloth covered boards, with one additional double page screenprint on two separate sheets, signed and numbered from the edition of 150 verso, loose as issued within a matching slipcase, published by Alan Cristea Gallery; slipcase: 33 x 54.5cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 14th Sep, 2023

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The Old Truman Brewery

Shop 11

Dray Walk

London

E1 6QL

Friday 8th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Saturday 9th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Sunday 10th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Monday 11th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Tuesday 12th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm

Wednesday 13th September 2023-10am to 6pm

Thursday 14th September 2023 - 10am to 6pm (Auction start)

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Michael Craig-Martin

Michael Craig-Martin was instrumental in the development of British Conceptual art during the late 20th century. His initial artistic endeavors drew inspiration from Minimalism and Dadaism. Over the course of his career, he has created sculptural ready-mades reminiscent of Marcel Duchamp and produced vivid paintings that closely examine everyday objects; the interplay between object, image, and language has consistently been a central theme in his work. One of Craig-Martin's most renowned works, An Oak Tree (1973), features a glass of water placed on a shelf, accompanied by text asserting that the glass represents an oak tree. This blend of humor and conceptualism has had a significant impact on the Young British Artists, many of whom were his students at Goldsmiths’ College. His artworks are included in prestigious collections such as the Centre Pompidou, the British Council, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Tate, and the Museum of Modern Art, and they have achieved six-figure sales in the secondary market.