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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1995.712
People
Joseph Beuys, German (Krefeld, Germany 1921 - 1986 Düsseldorf, Germany)
Title
For Polishing Goods
Other Titles
Original Language Title: Für gebohnerte Ware
Classification
Sculpture
Work Type
sculpture
Date
20th century
Culture
German
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/219428

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Brush with bristles and wooden handle
Dimensions
5 x 14.5 x 3.5 cm (1 15/16 x 5 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: On handle, in graphite: Joseph Beuys
  • inscription: In pencil: für gebohnerte Ware
    Hauptstrom stamp

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Richard Norton Memorial Fund, and Louise Haskell Daly Fund
Copyright
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Accession Year
1995
Object Number
1995.712
Division
Modern and Contemporary Art
Contact
am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Unique object.

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