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Live Auction

The February 2021 Auctions: Day 1

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 42

ALBERT YOUNG (AMERICAN, B.1951) ANGLE IRON, REBAR, AND COOLED MOLTEN GLASS BRUTALIST SCULPTURE 1989/90 H 26" W 14" "LOWER FRAGMENT"

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
While similar in composition and style to the artist's "Tower Series", the artist has confirmed the title of this work. Unsigned. Albert Young has been operating an independent glass studio/school since 1983 and has been a pivotal member of the Detroit areas glass community. He received his BFA in ceramics from The Center For Creative in Studies in 1982 and his MFA in sculpture from Wayne State University in 1988. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Michigan Senator, and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts. We would like to thank Albert Young for his assistance in authenticating this work. From the estate of Jack Faxon.