Found Object

What is Found Object?

A found object is a term used to describe a man-made or natural object, or a fragment of one, that an artist discovers or purchases and keeps for inspiration or as a work of art. The artist may also modify the object or incorporate it into a collage or assemblage, transforming it into a new piece of art.
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Magpie

Julian Opie

Magpie, 2020

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

Currently Not Available

Dogface Purple Orchid

Jonas Wood

Dogface Purple Orchid, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 50,000 - 55,000

Street 1

Julian Opie

Street 1, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 21,000

Street 3

Julian Opie

Street 3, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 21,000

Street 4

Julian Opie

Street 4, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 21,000

Street 5

Julian Opie

Street 5, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 21,000

City Walkers 2

Julian Opie

City Walkers 2, 2014

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 11,300

Elena and Cressie get ready for the party 6

Julian Opie

Elena and Cressie get ready for the party 6, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 7,800

French Landscapes: Evening Sun

Julian Opie

French Landscapes: Evening Sun, 2013

Limited Edition Print

Inkjet print

USD 17,800

View From My Hotel Room

Julian Opie

View From My Hotel Room, 2008

Sculpture / Object

Video art

USD 3,970

New York Couple 6

Julian Opie

New York Couple 6, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 17,800

Dance 3

Julian Opie

Dance 3, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 22,000

Informal

Antoni Tapies

Informal, 1987

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 5,625

Forma Ombrejada

Antoni Tapies

Forma Ombrejada, 1987

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 5,625

Cobert de Roig

Antoni Tapies

Cobert de Roig, 1984

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 7,450

Too darn hot

Tom Sachs

Too darn hot, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 2,300

Funk Art

In the 1960s, Funk Art emerged as a reactive movement against Abstract Expressionism. It was widely known as an anti-establishment movement, with the name derived from the jazz term funky. This term carried both positive and negative connotations: in the jazz world, it described passion, quirkiness, and sensuality, but it could also refer to a foul odor. Funk Art was particularly popular in the California Bay Area. While the artists of the Funk Art era shared similar attitudes and styles, they did not see themselves as part of a formal group or movement.

Pen and ink

Pen and ink is a traditional drawing technique that involves using a dip pen with India ink on paper. The fine tip of the dip pen is ideal for creating varied lines and detailed shading. Some artists prefer using a fountain pen with an ink reservoir for greater convenience.

Woodblock printing

Woodblock printing is a technique that uses a carved wooden surface to create an image on materials such as paper or cloth. Ink or paint is applied thinly to the carved surface, which is then pressed against the material to transfer the image. This method has been historically significant in various cultures for producing prints and textiles.

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