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David Levinthal One-of-a-Kind Large Photograph "Desire" 1991

Creator: David Levinthal
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
One-of-a-kind photograph from the Desire series, Scanamural on Copper Lame in a custom copper frame, unique variation outside the edition, by David Levinthal, American 1991. Authentication and valuation by the artist accompanies this unique work. David Levinthal is an American photographer who lives and works in New York City. He uses small toys, figures and props with dramatic lighting to construct miniature environments for subject matters varying from war scenes to voyeurism to racial and political references to American pop culture. His works are provocative and thought provoking. His works are in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Met (NYC), The Whitney Museum, The Centre Pompidou in Paris amongst others.

Reference:
David Levinthal Work from 1975-1996 by Charles Stainback and Richard B. Woodward for the International Center of Photography, this photo is shown on page 147.

Provenance:
This work was purchased directly from the artist in 2001.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Copper, Fabric, Acrylic
Condition:	Good. Excellent Condition
Creation Date:	1991
Styles / Movements:	Post War, Surrealism, Contemporary
Dealer Reference #:	photograph4
Incollect Reference #:	538803

Dimensions

W.	50.5 in;	H.	41.5 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	128.27 cm;	H.	105.41 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.