Capture groundbreaking energy with this captivating minimalist sculpture from an esteemed master artist. The work of Walter De Maria is a striking symphony of both visual and tactile expression, making his voice a significance addition amongst artists within his generation. While De Maria is perhaps best known for his Earthworks and installations in the seventies, the High Energy Bar #73 represents a pivotal moment in the artist's career - an exploration of materials, space, and the relationship between the viewer and the art. The piece is a solid, polished stainless steel bar that exudes a magnetic presence, and is a great addition to any collector's space.
WALTER DE MARIA HIGH ENERGY BAR #73 HIGH ENERGY BAR #73 TITLED, NUMBERED NO.73, AND DATED 1966 (LOWER EDGE) POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL 1½ BY 14 BY 1½ IN. 3.8 BY 35.6 BY 3.8 CM. EXECUTED IN 1966; THIS WORK IS NUMBER 73 FROM AN OPEN EDITION. CONDITION: EXCELLENT WITH WEAR AND PATINA CONSISTENT WITH AGE. PROVENANCE: DEBORAH HAY, NEW YORK (ACQUIRED DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST); SOTHEBY'S CONTEMPORARY DISCOVERIES; FROM THE COLLECTION OF A PRIVATE TEXAS ESTATE.
