Allen Jones b. 1937
Shoe Box, 1968
The complete set of eight works, including an aluminium multiple, and seven lithographs, on BFK Rives paper together with title page and justification, the sheets loose inside individual plastic wallets (as issued). All contained inside the original black PVC-covered shoe box with a screenprint and embossing in colours inside the lid
The multiple scratch-signed, dated and numbered on the base, the prints signed, dated and numbered in pencil, also signed, dated and numbered in pencil inside the lid
The sculpture: 26 x 16 x 8 cm; 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/8 in
The sheets: 35.5 x 27 cm; 14 x 10 5/8 in
The box: 40 x 32 x 10 cm; 15 3/4 x 12 5/8 x 4 in
The sheets: 35.5 x 27 cm; 14 x 10 5/8 in
The box: 40 x 32 x 10 cm; 15 3/4 x 12 5/8 x 4 in
Numbered from the edition of 200. Published by Petersburg Press, London.
$ 6,000.00
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Allen Jones (b. 1937) is a British pop artist renowned for his provocative and controversial works. Emerging in the 1960s, he gained prominence for challenging traditional artistic boundaries with his...
Allen Jones (b. 1937) is a British pop artist renowned for his provocative and controversial works. Emerging in the 1960s, he gained prominence for challenging traditional artistic boundaries with his sculptures and paintings. The "Shoe Box" set features a three-dimensional shoe together with a collection of lithographs. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in the pop art movement, exploring themes of sexuality, consumer culture, and societal norms.
Jones's work has been both praised and criticized for its explicit and objectifying depictions of women. While some view his art as a commentary on societal norms and gender roles, others argue that it reinforces harmful stereotypes. The controversy surrounding Jones's work has sparked discussions about the boundaries of artistic expression and the impact of art on social perceptions. Allen Jones's art continues to stimulate discourse on the intersection of art, gender, and societal perceptions.
Jones's work has been both praised and criticized for its explicit and objectifying depictions of women. While some view his art as a commentary on societal norms and gender roles, others argue that it reinforces harmful stereotypes. The controversy surrounding Jones's work has sparked discussions about the boundaries of artistic expression and the impact of art on social perceptions. Allen Jones's art continues to stimulate discourse on the intersection of art, gender, and societal perceptions.
Provenance
With Art Unlimited, Amsterdam, 1977.Private Collection, Spain.