Große Lampe. 2006.
Mixed media: Steel, acrylic glass, electronic accessories, neon tube (dimmable).
Height: 262 cm (103.1 in) [KA].

• Franz West is one of the most important contemporary Austrian artists of the 20th century.
• Each lamp in the edition is handmade and therefore a unique piece.
• West defies the traditional division between aesthetics and function in his playful and humorous sculptures.
• In private possession for almost 20 years.
• Works by the artist can be found in major collections such as the Fondation Beyeler, Switzerland, the Museum of Modern Art, New York and the Tate Modern, London.

We are gratefult to the Archive of the Franz West Private Foundation for the kind support in cataloging this lot.

PROVENANCE: Galerie Bärbel Grässlin, Frankfurt am Main.
Private collection Southern Germany (acquired from the above in 2006).

In good condition. The lamp functions. There is a tiny scratch on the base and some marks resulting from the manufacturing process.