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All auctions / Contemporary Art / Karl Lagasse - Sculpture Alluminium et Bois *One dollar minimalist Blue*
Aluminium and wood sculpture "One dollar minimalist Blue" – Blue on white American crate Artist: Karl Lagasse Magnificent sculpture representing the famous American banknote in its wooden case, made in aluminium by the artist. Each work is unique since it is folded and formed by hand. Karl Lagasse. This unique piece blends modernity and prestige. • Details: Signed and numbered artwork on the back. • Edition: Hand-finished edition by Karl Lagasse, each piece is unique, with a certificate. • Authenticity: Delivered with the artist’s official certificate of authenticity. • Shipping: The artwork will be sent with a random number, depending on stock availability. Delivery information: You will receive our shipments, both domestic and international, exclusively via DHL Express, our logistics partner. The works are shipped from the artist based in the United States to our logistics platform in France, which handles import and customs clearance, before being sent individually to our collectors without any constraints. The transport cost includes all fees from the United States to your home. IMPORTANT: NEVER accept a damaged package without opening and inspecting it. If the work is damaged, you must refuse delivery and indicate the reason for the refusal on the delivery slip, noting issues such as “broken,” “scratched,” “damaged,” or “folded.” If only the packaging is damaged but the contents are intact, you may accept the package. Conversely, if both the packaging and the contents are damaged, you must refuse the package without hesitation. Note that if you accept the package without verifying your purchase at delivery, we cannot request compensation or a replacement. Right of withdrawal: Please read the following information carefully before bidding or purchasing. Regarding your right of withdrawal, we use DHL Express for the delivery of our artworks. Although this shipping method is costly, it is reliable. If you submit a withdrawal request, DHL fees will remain your responsibility. You will be responsible for DHL Express shipping costs, which are non-refundable. Only the price of the artwork will be refunded. Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, rose to prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that same year among the ten best sculptors under 30 according to Artprice. In 2012, the New York publication Farameh named him as one of the fifty best contemporary artists, inspired by traditional American icons, in its book FOR WHICH IT STANDS: Americana in Contemporary Art. More recently, in 2016, at the Art Paris Art Fair, the President of the French Republic warmly congratulated Karl for his impressive two-meter bronze sculpture, One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, prompted by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. Artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to fuse his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, which led to his first solo show in 2006 at the Isy Brachot gallery in Brussels. In 2008, he returned to Paris with an exhibition combining paintings, sculptures, and video elements at the Espace Pierre Cardin. Karl particularly enjoys unveiling his works at international exhibitions. In 2011, he was represented by Bel Air Fine Art at the Art Monaco fair with his creation Cryptogram One. The following year, he presented his works One Dollar on the theme "In God We Trust" at the Artco France gallery. His 2016 solo exhibition at the Atrium gallery in Marbella, Spain, was inaugurated by the mayor, who praised his works in front of the international press. Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, rose to prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that same year among the ten best sculptors under 30 according to Artprice. In 2012, the New York publication Farameh named him as one of the fifty best contemporary artists, inspired by traditional American icons, in its book FOR WHICH IT STANDS: Americana in Contemporary Art. More recently, in 2016, at the Art Paris Art Fair, the President of the French Republic warmly congratulated Karl for his impressive two-meter bronze sculpture, One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, prompted by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. Artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to fuse his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, which led to his first solo show in 2006 at the Isy Brachot gallery in Brussels. In 2008, he returned to Paris with an exhibition combining paintings, sculptures, and video elements at the Espace Pierre Cardin. 2026: - Finalization of the work One Dollar Green Bronze 8 meters tall and 7 tons. The world's largest One Dollar sculpture created by the artist. 2025: - Installation of the monumental work Reflection of the Sun. Installed near the brand-new Pavilion of the Baths, on the Promenade Michel d’Ornano, inaugurated by the mayor Philippe Augier on September 8. 2024: - Art Miami - Group exhibitions Galerie Nicolas Auvray New York. For the occasion, a bronze cryptogram 1.8 m and a 2-meter One Dollar were exhibited during the event. - 50th anniversary of the Deauville American Film Festival; for the occasion, the artist created 18 bronze trophies as well as a 2-meter sculpture to be installed at the CID. The artists interviewed about the artist and who received the trophy include: Michael Douglas, Daisy Ridley, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Mikey Madison... 2023: - Aspen Saint Regis: Installation of the 2-meter One Dollar in front of the St. Regis. The Aspen Times covered the event in a dedicated article. - Rapper Rick Ross posed with a special St. Regis edition One Dollar. 2022: - New York: Times Square, NY City, projection on Nasdaq screen of the work “A One Dollar in the Cyberspace City.” - American Film Festival trophies presented to Thandiwe Newton, Jesse Eisenberg, Ana de Armas… 2021: - New workshop in Austin, Texas, USA. - Solo exhibition of the artist. - Finalization of the sculpture “Ascension of Christ” after several years of work. - Molding at Fonderia Del Chiaro (Italy) Pietrasanta. 2020: - Beginning work on the largest piece ever created by the artist: One Dollar Bronze Green 8 Meters. - Deauville American Film Festival: he creates a new sculpture in collaboration with the city of Deauville, inspired by the barriers of Deauville’s promenade (the planks). 2019: - Deauville American Film Festival: the artist created a new sculpture, representing his dollar engraved in aluminium. - The artists who received the work that year include: Johnny Depp, Sophie Turner, Pierce Brosnan, Geena Davis... 2018: - Creation of a new sculpture for the festival trophy of the Deauville American Film Festival; among the artists who received the artist’s trophy sculpture are: Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Fanning, Jason Clarke and many others... - Collective exhibitions Galerie Art Expo. - Several One Dollar sculptures by the artist displayed inside the Royal Monceau Hotel. - The artist painted a monumental work on a 54-meter wall, Psalm 4, at the Brussels Street Art Museum. 2017: - Karl Lagasse succeeds the prestigious Cartier House in creating the Deauville American Film Festival trophies. 2016: - Art Fair Paris at the Grand Palais - A two-meter-tall, fully bronze “One Dollar” was exhibited at the Art Paris fair. - The French president visited the exhibition and personally congratulated the artist for his work. - First in Spain at the Atrium gallery in Marbella, solo exhibition with new collections in the presence of international press and the mayor of the city, Jose Bernal Gutierrez. Special performance by his wife, opera singer Cherise Lagasse, who performed pieces from her repertoire. 2015: - Second collaboration with Maserati with the creation of a monumental installation titled “A Piece of Heaven on Earth.” This work comprises a Maserati covered with a white plastic film and a sculpture of Jesus Christ. Around the car, several sculptures representing one-dollar bills are placed on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt. - Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal 2014: - Maserati presents worldwide the Maserati Ghibli revisited by artist Karl Lagasse for the brand’s 100th anniversary. - Solo exhibition at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The Italian ambassador to France organized a dinner in his presence, around the artist’s works. 2013: - Collective exhibition Automobile Club de France, Place de la Concorde, Paris. 2012: - Karl donated to the city of Deauville a bronze Cryptogram One sculpture, permanently at the city’s entrance. - For Cannes’ 65th anniversary, Karl created a sculpture “Building” made from a collage of photos retracing the festival’s historic moments. Thanks to all who signed the work: Alexandra Lamy, Gad Elmaleh, Bérénice Bejo, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Mathias Schoenaerts, Marie Gilain, Michael Youn, José Garcia, Michel Hazanavicius, Nadine Labaki, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tim Roth, Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron. - Exhibition - Galerie ARTCO FRANCE, Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés (France) 2011: - Exhibitor at the fairs “Art Zurich” (Switzerland) and “Art Elysées” at Bel Air Fine Art Gallery (Italy) - Karl Lagerfeld and Kanye West organize a photo shoot with One Dollar by Karl Lagasse - March 2011: Exhibitor at the “Art Monaco” fair. - Exhibition - Galerie Marie gold fine art, Bombay, New Delhi (India). - Exhibition - Galerie des Lices, Saint-Tropez (France); - Exhibition - Galerie Caroline Bober, Paris (France); 2010: - At the request of the city of Deauville (Normandy – France) Karl travels specifically to Lexington (USA) and creates a sculpture for the world equestrian championships: Horsemania. - Exhibition - Galerie Bel Air Fine Art, Milan (Italy); - Exhibition - Crans Montana, Geneva (Switzerland); - Exhibition - Galérie Bartoux, Honfleur, Courchevel, New York, Megève. - Exhibition - Galerie Luca Fine Art, Verbier (Switzerland); 2009: - Exhibition - Galérie Arty, Saint-Tropez (France); - Exhibition - Opus Galerie, Aix-en-Provence (France); - Exhibitor at the “Art Elysées” fair, Paris (France); - Opening of the Workshop, vignettes and videoclip projections on the artist’s work (5) at the Casino de Deauville cinema, Deauville – Normandy (France); - July 2009: Creation of the Dollar. - Exhibition - Galerie Olga London, Brussels (Belgium); 2008: - Exclusive exhibition at Espace Cardin, Paris (France); 2007: - Permanent exhibition - Opera Gallery, (Paris, London, Miami, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Monaco, New York, Dubai, and Geneva.) 2006: - Exhibition - Galerie Pascal Polar, Brussels (Belgium); - Exhibition - Galerie Xavier Ufkens (for the association "Accueil" helping abused children), Brussels (Belgium) 2005: - Exhibition - Galerie Isy Brachot, Brussels (Belgium); 2004: - Exhibition - Galerie Work Shop, Deauville – Normandy (France); 2003: - Exhibition - Galerie Evertart, Paris (France) Karl Lagasse continues to innovate and inspire through his art, leaving a significant imprint on the world of contemporary art. Karl Lagasse continues to innovate and inspire through his art, leaving a significant imprint on the world of contemporary art.
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L'Atelier de Cannes (Cannes Studio) (cover for Ces peintres nos amis vol. II), 1958 – Pablo Picasso
01/19/2017
$3,085
Est: $1,851
$280.32
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