Seven Gifts from the Peter Norton Christmas Collection

including Yasumasa Morimura (Japanese, b. 1951), "Aimai-no-bi/Ambiguous Beauty", 1995, printed fan, fan open h. 11-1/2" x 19", in a wooden box, 2-1/2" x 13"; Robert Lazzarini (American, b. 1965), "Teacup and Spoon", 2003, porcelain and metal, teacup and saucer h. 3-1/2", w. 6-1/4", d. 6-1/2", spoon h. 7/8", l. 6"; Do Ho Suh (Korean, b. 1962), "Bowl", 2004, molded glass, h. 6-3/4", dia. 9"; Nina Katchadourian (American, b. 1968), "Pepper Shaker", 2007, glass and mixed media, h. 3-5/8", dia. 1-3/4"; Marc Swanson (American, b. 1969), "Sequined Antler", 2009, mixed media, h. 3-5/8", l. 8", d. 6"; Escher GuneWardena Architecture, "Ikebana Kit", 2012, porcelain and metal, three-piece set, as assembled h. 9-5/8", w. 9-1/2", d. 7-1/2"; and Ry Rocklen (American, b. 1978), "Trophy Modern Lamp", 2013, resin, wood, and plastic, h. 10-3/4", w. 9", d. 6", all with cards, expository leaflets, etc., all but "Teacup and Spoon", "Bowl", and "Pepper Shaker" with original shipping packaging.


Provenance: S & S Gallery and Archives; Private collection, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

"Aimai-no-bi/Ambiguous Beauty": In fair condition. There is some difficulty, but the fan opens. Wooden box is in good shape with no losses or scratches. "Teacup and Spoon": In very good condition with no chips or losses to the porcelain. "Bowl": In overall good condition. Accretions and slight wear observed, consistent with age and material. "Pepper Shaker": In very good condition. No losses or scratches observed. "Sequined Antler": In very good condition with no sequins missing. "Ikebana Kit": In very good condition with no wear or rubbing to the metal branch. Instructions included in good condition. "Trophy Modern Lamp": In overall good condition Some accretions and abrading to the wooden base. All cards, leaflets and instructions are included and in good condition.