Lot Essay
Created in the late 1960's, this object was the first "book" sculpture executed by the artist.
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Soft Book
Details
Claes Oldenburg (b. 1929)
Soft Book
signed with initials and inscribed 'Soft C.O.' (on the outside of the book)
canvas book with forty-one black canvas circles
13 x 20½ x ½ in. (33 x 52 x 1.2 cm.)
Executed in 1966-1969
Soft Book
signed with initials and inscribed 'Soft C.O.' (on the outside of the book)
canvas book with forty-one black canvas circles
13 x 20½ x ½ in. (33 x 52 x 1.2 cm.)
Executed in 1966-1969
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner.