2010s Mark A. Reigelman Ii, 5 Cents Chair, # 3 of 5 Series, Encrusted Glass/Wood - 1 Piece

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"Five Cents".
Artist: Reigelman II, Mark. A. (MAR) (1983- ).
Material: Tumbled green bottle glass, wood.
Origin: New York, NY, … Read more "Five Cents".
Artist: Reigelman II, Mark. A. (MAR) (1983- ).
Material: Tumbled green bottle glass, wood.
Origin: New York, NY, USA.
Period: 2010.
Edition: "3 of 5." Label marked "2." 1st chair made in this series belongs to the Shanghai Museum of Glass. (MAR)
Signed: Artist signed and dated, "5 CENTS - MAR - 2010 - 2."

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. Includes a new custom protective cover (04/2026), features clear vinyl with an ivory Issey Miyake viscose back material.

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

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

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."

Note: Price realized at auction; The National Liberty Museum, Philadelphia, PA,
Oct 18, 2014, "Mark Reigelman", Description: 5 Cent Chair...
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