Description: Up for bid is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a copy of RED FILE CABINET by the American artist TOM GORMLEY. This multiple was created in 1970 for the seminal artist's portfolio entitled ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHS. It was published by Multiples Inc. in association with Colorcraft Inc. (New York). The Gormley contribution was realized as a small illuminated paper board sculpture that measures 4" x 3" x 1.75". As most collectors are aware, very few copies of this multiple have survived to the present day. It is purported the majority were accidentally destroyed during production. Given the fragile nature of the work, most surviving copies are now in very rough condition and often missing the bulb. In my opinion, this is one of the nicest copies you will ever find! Colors are bright, and the overall form is crisp and free from any dents, tears or scars. There is slight rubbing/ink loss to the edges as shown. The side panels have light soiling as shown, and the bottom flap has some minor corner bends. The electrical cord/socket (approx 12" long) and original bulb are in fine working order and have been coiled inside the sculpture for decades. The boxed portfolio included works by: Mel Bochner, Christo, Jan Dibbets, Tom Gormley, Dan Graham, Douglas Huebler, Allan Kaprow, Michael Kirby, Joseph Kosuth, Sol LeWitt, Richard Long, Robert Morris, Bruce Nauman, Dennis Oppenheim, Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Robert Smithson, Bernar Venet and Andy Warhol. The boxed edition also included a small staple bound catalog with an essay by Lawrence Alloway. The edition size for the A&P portfolio is purported to be 1200, however there were only 200 of the complete boxed sets. It has been widely discussed that the edition size of 1200 was never actually completed, and the true edition size for many of these multiples is much less. Several of these multiples were also sold individually. Please note: The storage box designed by Dan Graham is being sold separately and is not included in this auction. Please see my other auctions for several other works from this portfolio. This item will be very carefully packaged and shipped via Fedex Ground to all US locations. All Foreign locations will ship via ebay international shipping program.
Price: 1400 USD
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
End Time: 2024-03-17T01:05:00.000Z
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Artist: Tom Gormley
Type: Print
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1970
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Width (Inches): 3
Date of Creation: 1970-1989
Height (Inches): 4
Material: Offset Lithograph
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Print Surface: Paper
