Sale: 438 / Post War II, Dec. 09. 2016 in Munich Lot 483

 

483
Adolf Luther
Stehlinsen, 1980.
Object
Estimate:
€ 18,000 / $ 19,260
Sold:
€ 22,500 / $ 24,075

(incl. surcharge)
Stehlinsen. 1980.
3 Objects. Plexiglass lenses in plastic frame on metal rod.
One object signed and dated on frame. Diameter: 60 cm (23.6 in) and 50 cm (19,6 in). Overall height incl. rod: 260 cm (102,3 in).
and 235 cm (92,5 in).
Characteristic lense object by Luther. With ground mounting device for the use as outdoor objects. [SM].

The occupation with the nature and the aesthetics of light was at the heart of Adolf Luther's art. With his impressive glass-, mirror- and lens objects Luther entirely disengaged himself from any sort of depiction and made light the mere content of his works. The "Spährische Hohlspiegelwand" is one of Luther's classic light object, however, it is first and foremost characterized by its monumental dimensions which allow the observer to lose himself in the play of light. The mirror surfaces produce immaterial light phenomena and allow the observer in his role as an active recipient to experience ever new constellations of the light architecture. Owed to the usage of serial forms in combination with plain material, the artist created an artwork with a high level of elegance and airiness that releases the recipient from any constrictions of space and time, taking him to a world of dazzling images of light.



483
Adolf Luther
Stehlinsen, 1980.
Object
Estimate:
€ 18,000 / $ 19,260
Sold:
€ 22,500 / $ 24,075

(incl. surcharge)