Franz West *
(Vienna 1947–2012) Paßstück, various materials including metal, gauze, plaster, lacquer, 8.5 x 43.2 x 18.4 cm, (K)
It is known to the archive of the Franz West Privatstiftung.
Provenance:
Private Collection, Austria
Private Collection, New York
From a discussion over lunch between Franz West, Marianne Brouwer and Peter Pakesch
P. P.: The Paßstück is in some way a flourish of the psyche?
F. W.: Yes, the facade. I don’t enjoy such discussions. Art is not solely a vehicle for socio-psychological insights, and the viewer should deal with the Paßstück.
M. B.: And the artist as well?
F. W.: If he wants.
M. B.: I meant, do you also carry your fitting pieces yourself?
F. W.: Yes, sometimes, as you can see on the photo, but I don’t like being a model, or not always being a model. More usually I sit on a divans or chairs.
M. B.: So the chair is in some way a Paßstück?
Franz West, Proforma, Oktagon 1996
Specialist: Mag. Elke Königseder
Mag. Elke Königseder
+43-1-515 60-358
elke.koenigseder@dorotheum.at
29.11.2012 - 18:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 40,000.- to EUR 50,000.-
Franz West *
(Vienna 1947–2012) Paßstück, various materials including metal, gauze, plaster, lacquer, 8.5 x 43.2 x 18.4 cm, (K)
It is known to the archive of the Franz West Privatstiftung.
Provenance:
Private Collection, Austria
Private Collection, New York
From a discussion over lunch between Franz West, Marianne Brouwer and Peter Pakesch
P. P.: The Paßstück is in some way a flourish of the psyche?
F. W.: Yes, the facade. I don’t enjoy such discussions. Art is not solely a vehicle for socio-psychological insights, and the viewer should deal with the Paßstück.
M. B.: And the artist as well?
F. W.: If he wants.
M. B.: I meant, do you also carry your fitting pieces yourself?
F. W.: Yes, sometimes, as you can see on the photo, but I don’t like being a model, or not always being a model. More usually I sit on a divans or chairs.
M. B.: So the chair is in some way a Paßstück?
Franz West, Proforma, Oktagon 1996
Specialist: Mag. Elke Königseder
Mag. Elke Königseder
+43-1-515 60-358
elke.koenigseder@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Contemporary Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 29.11.2012 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 17.11. - 29.11.2012 |