Doyle+Design® / Street Art - Sale 12DD02 - Lot 2008
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 10am
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Lot 2008
Cope2 (Carlo Fernando) American, b. 1968 Bubble Throw Up, 2011 Signed with artist's mark and dated 12/2011 on the reverse Acrylic on canvas 48 x 60 inches Unframed Beginning in the late 70s, Cope2 (aka Carlo Fernando) is considered one of the masters of the "throw up," or "throwie," which gained its name for being a graffiti tag quickly thrown onto a wall or subway car. His classic bubble letters have been showcased in countless galleries as well as magazines such as Time and Business Week. Further reading: Graffiti New York, Abrams, 2009 C Unsold Estimate $3,500-4,500 Overall very good condition. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.    |
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