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Lot 267: Agnes Denes, New York / Hungary (b. 1938), Study of Distortions-Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1973/74, 9 prints portfolio, 14" x 10" sight. 15 1/2" X 11 1/4" box.

Est: $5,000 USD - $7,000 USDSold:
Ripley AuctionsIndianapolis, IN, USOctober 07, 2023

Item Overview

Description

Agnes Denes
New York / Hungary, (b. 1938)
Study of Distortions-Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space, 1973/74
9 prints portfolio
Each numbered lower left, signed and dated lower right.

Biography from the Archives of askART: Conceptual artist Agnes Denes, born in 1938, draws from science and philosophy in her art. She was educated at the New School for Social Research and Columbia University in New York City. Fascinated by Einsteinian physics, she explores the structure of matter and idea, and, it is said, the mysteries of human existence. Mathematical diagrams and projected maps, often on graph paper, such as the "Study of Distortion Series: Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space: The Snail," or the "Pyramid Series," reflect this.

Denes says, "We must create a new language, consider a transitory state of new illusions and layers of validity, and accept the possibility that there may be no language to describe ultimate reality, beyond the language of visions." She is interested in the invisible becoming visible and has completed a series of extremely close-up photographs.

Agnes Denes is one of the originators of Conceptual art as an American artist. Denes has investigated the physical and social sciences, philosophy, linguistics, psychology, art history, poetry and music and transformed her explorations into works of visual art. Denes is also a pioneer of environmental art, dealing with ecological, cultural and social issues in her work which is often monumental in scale.

Perhaps best know for Wheatfield -- A Confrontation (1982), a two-acre wheat field she planted and harvested in downtown Manhattan, a work that addresses human values and misplaced priorities. In 1996 she completed in Finland "Tree Mountain -- A Living Time Capsule", a massive earthwork and reclamation project that reaches four-hundred years into the future to benefit future generations with a meaningful legacy.

In 1998 she planted a forest of endangered species in Australia and a cropland in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela. Agnes Denes has had over 325 solo and group exhibitions on four continents, including Documenta VI in Kassel (1977), three Venice Biennales (1978, 1980, 2001) and "Master of Drawing" Invitational at the Kunsthalle in Nurnberg (1982).

She has shown at the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. In 1992 she had a major retrospective at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum at Cornell University, for which five art historians contributed catalogue essays. An artist of enormous vision, Denes has written four books and holds a doctorate in fine arts.

Among her numerous awards are the Rome Prize for the American Academy in Rome (1997-98); the Eugene McDermott Achievement Award from M.I.T., "In Recognition of Major Contribution to the Arts" (1990); the American Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award (1985); four National Endowment Fellowships and four NYSCA grants; and the DAAD Fellowship from Berlin. Denes is a Research Fellow at the Studio For Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University; the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at M.I.T. and the Courant Institute at N.Y.U. She lectures extensively at universities in the U.S. and abroad and has participated in global conferences in Moscow, Oxford, Rio de Janeiro, Kyoto, etc.

Selected public collections include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, MOMA and Whitney Museum of American Art in New York; National Museum of American Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art; and Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.; Kunsthalle, Nurnberg; Moderna Museet, Stockholm; Israel Museum, Jerusalem; Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, Ohio; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hawaii; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, and many others.

Dimensions

14" x 10" sight. 15 1/2" X 11 1/4" box.

Artist or Maker

Medium

9 prints portfolio

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Auction Details

Fine Art Auction featuring 20th Century American Modernism

by
Ripley Auctions
October 07, 2023, 11:00 AM EST

5451 N Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, US

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Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX and Bank Wire Transfer. Gold jewelry or purchases over $5,000 will require confirmed funds, such as ACH or Wire Bank Wire Transfer. The full purchase price plus all applicable taxes and fees is expected before removal or shipping of any of the items.

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Professional in house shipping services are available for items. Shipping costs will include packaging, handling, and insurance. Shipping costs are in addition to the auction purchase amount and a separate shipping invoice will be sent to you after payment of your initial invoice. A low bid purchase price does not mean shipping costs will be any less. Some items may require a third-party shipper. Please let the office know if you would like to pick up your winning bid or arrange your own shipping.

Successful bidders will receive a final invoice within 3-5 business days after the auction giving you payment and shipping details, if applicable, pertaining to the item(s) you have purchased. After payment is made your order will go to shipping. You will be sent an additional invoice that is for shipping. It will ask you to verify your address before paying by credit card. Tracking information will be sent to your email. Large items will require a third party shipper. We will work to find the best shipping solution that's right for you!

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Most items in our auction are estate consigned. All items should be considered "as-is". We make every effort to accurately describe each lot using complete descriptions and detailed photographs. You must email or call us with any questions within 48 hours prior to bidding. We encourage you to visit and inspect all lots during preview and/or carefully examine all additional images provided with the online catalog and ask for more information, when needed. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on prior to placing any bids. Please note that any lot listed with "attributed" or "style" cannot be guaranteed to be the work of the noted artist or period. All sales are final.

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Credit Card Payments

You must provide a verified credit card for bidder registration. Ripley Auctions does not not have access to your credit card information when you register on line. Your card will NOT be automatically charged after the auction. Please call with questions prior to bidding. 317-251-5635

Payment Information

Payments are accepted by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX and Bank Wire Transfer. Gold jewelry or purchases over $5,000 will require confirmed funds, such as ACH or Wire Bank Wire Transfer. The full purchase price plus all applicable taxes and fees is expected before removal or shipping of any of the items.

Shipping Information

Professional in house shipping services are available for items. Shipping costs will include packaging, handling, and insurance. Shipping costs are in addition to the auction purchase amount and a separate shipping invoice will be sent to you after payment of your initial invoice. A low bid purchase price does not mean shipping costs will be any less. Some items may require a third-party shipper. Please let the office know if you would like to pick up your winning bid or arrange your own shipping.

Successful bidders will receive a final invoice within 3-5 business days after the auction giving you payment and shipping details, if applicable, pertaining to the item(s) you have purchased. After payment is made your order will go to shipping. You will be sent an additional invoice that is for shipping. It will ask you to verify your address before paying by credit card. Tracking information will be sent to your email. Large items will require a third party shipper. We will work to find the best shipping solution that's right for you!

Buyer's Premium

A buyer's premium of 25% will be added to all lots.

Condition Statement

Most items in our auction are estate consigned. All items should be considered "as-is". We make every effort to accurately describe each lot using complete descriptions and detailed photographs. You may email or call us with any questions prior to bidding. All sizes, weights and ages of lots are approximate. We encourage you to visit and inspect all lots during preview and/or carefully examine all additional images provided with onlne catalog and ask for more information, when needed. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on prior to placing any bids. Please note that any lot listed with "attributed" or "style" cannot be guaranteed to be the work of the noted artist or period. All sales are final.

Indiana Sales Tax

Indiana residents pay 7% sales tax on all purchases unless you have a retail sales certificate issued by the State of Indiana. We need the number on file at the time of payment to exempt your from sales tax. Items picked up from our gallery may be subject to IN sales tax. If you have any questions, contact us.