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THBJimmie Durham 1980s Painted Muffer Bedia Found Object Sculpture
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About Auction
LiveJan 21, 2025
Sheafer + King Modern is pleased to present our first auction of 2025 featuring a wonderful collection of modern and fine art, exceptional designer furniture, art glass, and ceramics. Highlights include a sculpture by Jimmie Durham, print by Salvador Dali, Philip & Kelvin Laverne coffee table, Arne Vodder sofa and dresser, original sculpture by Gordon Martz, art by James L. Bruch, paintings from Indiana artists Bob Berkshire, Steve Redman, Harry Engel, Mae Engron, and Stephen Stoller as well as collections of Blenko, Kosta Boda, Bitossi, art glass, photography, and other designer furniture. Sheafer + King Modern auctions@sheaferking.com
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- Lot Description
Early 1980s found object sculpture by artist Jimmie Durham (American; 1940-2021). Unsigned. Sculpture is composed of a muffler, feathers, string, cowry shells, bone, beads, leather, and rope. The muffler is painted with graphic designs and symbols. Rectangle located at bottom right of muffler is painted with the words, "Bedia 3006-11-4 / Site B-LOT6-34 / H-5296 (A) Whit Plane."
The reference to Bedia would place this work among the works Durham created as faux artifacts uncovered by a Jose Bedia, a character Durham created as an explorer and archaeologist from the future. These works were meant as a way to critique past ethnographers and archaeologists and their misunderstanding of indigenous artifacts and culture.
Provenance: From the collection of Cortland Jessup. Jessup was the owner of the Cortland Jessup Gallery in New York City and Provincetown, MA. Cortland acquired this work directly from the artist during the early 1980s.
Measurements: 39" W x 6" H x 12" D.
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Condition
Wear due to the found nature of the objects. Appears that some of the feathers on the border have come off.
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- Provenance
From the collection of Cortland Jessup. Jessup was the owner of the Cortland Jessup Gallery in New York City and Provincetown, MA.
Cortland acquired this work directly from the artist during the early 1980s.
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