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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Untitled Rubber Stamp Print

Claes Oldenburg

Untitled Rubber Stamp Print, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 850

Ive Got Your Lipstick

David Shrigley

Ive Got Your Lipstick, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 3,770

Untitled (Text Grid)

Carl Andre

Untitled (Text Grid), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 6,500

La Mariée (The bride)

Marcel Duchamp

La Mariée (The bride), 1934

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Love is the Answer (Pink)

Mr. Brainwash

Love is the Answer (Pink), 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,810

Before You Can Entertain

David Shrigley

Before You Can Entertain, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,500

T42

Mona Hatoum

T42, 1993-98

Sculpture / Object

Stone

Currently Not Available

Black & Silver

El Anatsui

Black & Silver, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Pigment print

USD 18,000

Be Kind To Everyone

David Shrigley

Be Kind To Everyone, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 4,000 - 6,000

Belgium 1

Julian Opie

Belgium 1, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

USD 16,100

Belgium 3

Julian Opie

Belgium 3, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

USD 16,100

Belgium 4

Julian Opie

Belgium 4, 2021

Sculpture / Object

Acrylic sculpture

USD 16,100

Hammers diptych

Jim Dine

Hammers diptych, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Inquire For Price

View from my bedroom window

Julian Opie

View from my bedroom window, 2007

Digital Art

Video art

Currently Not Available

Rolls Royce

Mr. Brainwash

Rolls Royce, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

Inquire For Price

Black Cats

David Shrigley

Black Cats, 2021

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 3,000

Aquagravure

Aquagravure is a technique that combines multiple processes. It involves compressing wet paper pulp in a carved wood mold until the water drains off. The compressed paper is then painted, and ink is added to the mold to print onto the painted paper. The final work is allowed to dry. This method results in a unique textural and visual effect, blending elements of printmaking and papermaking.

Authenticity

Authenticity refers to the qualities that define an original artwork as genuine, created by the artist under the original circumstances. A reproduction lacks authenticity because it was not made by the original artist and does not share the same context or creation process. The authenticity of an original artwork can be questioned when reproductions exist, which can diminish its value. Authenticity is often established through provenance, expert analysis, and documentation, ensuring the artwork's originality.

Sand

Sand consists of loose grains of material primarily made up of minerals like quartz, mica, and feldspar, as well as small fragments of rocks. Sand paintings are created by pouring colored sand into intricate designs, often for cultural rituals or special celebrations. These designs can take many days to complete and are traditionally brushed away after the ceremony, emphasizing the impermanence of the artwork.

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