Lot Essay
This work is one of the first prototypes for any of the Donald Judd chair and desk sets that were produced in the various woods. It is also notable that the desk is signed by the artist himself.
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Desk and Chairs (F.82.2, F82.3)
Details
Donald Judd (1928-1994)
Desk and Chairs (F.82.2, F82.3)
each signed 'D Judd' on the underside and stamped 'JUDD.1988 F.82-3.MH.P COOPER/KATO I.K.' (on the underside of the desk top) and stamped again 'Judd.1988 F.82-2.MH.P COOPER/KATO I.K.' (on the underside of each chair)
mahogany
desk: 30 x 48 x 33 in. (76.2 x 121.9 x 83.7 cm.)
each chair: 30 x 15 x 15 in. (76.2 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm.)
Executed in 1988.
Desk and Chairs (F.82.2, F82.3)
each signed 'D Judd' on the underside and stamped 'JUDD.1988 F.82-3.MH.P COOPER/KATO I.K.' (on the underside of the desk top) and stamped again 'Judd.1988 F.82-2.MH.P COOPER/KATO I.K.' (on the underside of each chair)
mahogany
desk: 30 x 48 x 33 in. (76.2 x 121.9 x 83.7 cm.)
each chair: 30 x 15 x 15 in. (76.2 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm.)
Executed in 1988.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Peter Marino, New York
Private Collection, New York
Peter Marino, New York
Private Collection, New York
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Please note this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.