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Event Wed Sep 08 2010
Fork Over $18K for Some Boston Cream Pie?
West Town auction house Wright puts 309 lots up for bidding next Tuesday, September 14 at its Post War + Contemporary Art sale, including a number of food-inspired works that may be of interest to folks with some extra cash.
One of the sale's big ticket items is a linoleum cut print by Wayne Thiebaud, an artist who has made a distinguished career of painting pastries. Nevermind that this Boston cream pie (that is actually cake) lacks the traditional chocolate frosting; Thiebaud's Boston Cremes (1970) has an estimate of $18,000-$25,000.
Not a sweets person? Then, perhaps consider bidding on Robert Gober's color photo lithograph of a circular advertising free fresh pigs. The fun is in the fine print. Untitled (1993-1994) will go for an estimated $6,000-$8,000.
Have a more modest budget? Maybe Rirkrit Tiravanija's pair of stainless steel lunchboxes is for you. Estimated at $500-$700, Untitled (1996) includes a menu and newspaper but no comestibles.
Preview the Post War + Contemporary Art sale lots now until September 13, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday by appointment at Wright, 1440 W. Hubbard St., 312-563-0020.
