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Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973
$23,936.72
£17,657.67
€20,000
CA$32,947.68
A$35,594.29
CHF 18,936.51
MX$428,296.19
NOK 239,776.23
SEK 219,281.90
DKK 152,398.15
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Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973. Constructed from bent polished stainless steel rods and solid metal spheres on a rectangular stainless steel base. The base hides a motor which rhythmically rotates the sculpture, evoking the feeling of the high tones in classical music, the grace of a ballet dancer, and the vitality of springtime. Although provided with a motor it was never intended for continuous use, also without the rotation it's visually striking and symbolizes movement while 'dancing' on the vibrating air. We photographed the sculpture in our preferred position, you can easily adjust it by turning it. Van Thienen, initially a violinist and a background in classical and electronic music before his career fine art career, dedicated his work to exploring movement choosing mobiles as his medium. This classical music background profoundly influenced his art. In 1958, van Thienen married Chinese painter Xie Jing-Lan, known as Lalan. His works is part of several important private collections, museums, and is placed in public spaces. Signed, numbered, and dated at the back. The sculpture comes with the original catalogue. In excellent original condition.
- Dimensions:Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 30.91 in (78.5 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
- Style:Kinetic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1973
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rotterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1117239599512
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