Doyle+Design® / Street Art - Sale 12DD02 - Lot 2019
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 10am
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Lot 2019
Mr. Brainwash French/American, b. 1966 Life Is Beautiful - Alfred Hitchcock, 2008 Signed Mr. Brainwash, dated 08 and numbered 1/3 on the reverse Acrylic on canvas 60 x 36 inches Unframed Provenance: The artist Private collection, acquired directly from the artist Exhibited: Los Angeles, CA, Life is Beautiful, June 18, 2008 The unintentional star of Banksy's classic film Exit Through The Gift Shop, Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta) has created legions of obsessed fans and infuriated Street Art purists. While his work may be reminiscent of other Street Art legends, Brainwash has taken Warhol's brand conscious concepts of pop culture and accelerated them for the internet age. Further viewing: Exit Through The Gift Shop, 2010 C Unsold Estimate $16,000-20,000 Two inch area of frame rubbing at center right. Some minor surface grime. Otherwise 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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