Sale 1841
New York
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31 May - 1 June 2007
Price realised
USD 19,200
Estimate
Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican B. 1937) Mesa de seis manos y seis pies signed and dated 'Pedro Friedeberg 1982' (inside the base), signed and dated again 'Pedro Friedeberg 82' (at bottom of one foot) wood and black and gold lacquer 26½ x 31½ x 51 in. (67.5 x 80 x 130 cm.) Executed in 1982. Unique piece.
Provenance
Private collection, Mexico City.
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This work is sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, dated 13 December 2006.
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