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All auctions / Contemporary Art / Karl Lagasse - Sculpture Alluminium et Bois *One dollar minimalist Purple*
Sculpture Aluminum and wood “One dollar minimalist Purple” – Violet on white American wooden crate Artist: Karl Lagasse Magnificent sculpture representing the famous American banknote in its wooden case, made of aluminum by the artist. Karl Lagasse. This unique work blends modernity and prestige. • Details: Signed and numbered artwork on the back. • Edition: Hand-formed edition by Karl Lagasse, each piece is unique, with certificate • Authenticity: Delivered with the artist’s official certificate of authenticity. • Shipping: The artwork will be sent with a random number, subject to stock availability. Delivery information: You will receive our shipments, both domestic and international, exclusively via DHL Express, our logistics partner. The artworks are shipped from the artist based in the United States to our logistics platform in France, which handles import and customs clearance, before returning them 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 specify the reason for the refusal on the delivery slip, noting issues such as “broken,” “scratched,” “damaged,” or “folded.” If only the packaging is deteriorated but the contents are intact, you may accept the package. However, 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 will not be able to request compensation or 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 request a withdrawal, DHL fees will remain at your expense. You will be responsible for the DHL Express shipping costs, which are non-refundable. Only the price of the artwork will be refunded. Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, rose to fame in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that 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 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, sparked by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He later 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 especially enjoys unveiling his works at international exhibitions. In 2011, he was represented by Bel Air Fine Art at the Art Monaco fair with his Cryptogram One. The following year, he presented his One Dollar works under 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 to the international press. Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, rose to fame in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that 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 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, sparked by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He later 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 newly built Pavillon des Bains, on the Promenade Michel d’Ornano, inaugurated by Mayor Philippe Augier on September 8. 2024: - Art Miami - Group exhibitions Galerie Nicolas Auvray New York. For the occasion, a bronze cryptogram 1.80 m and a 2-meter One Dollar were exhibited during the event. - 50th anniversary of the Deauville American Film Festival, for which 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.” - Presentation of American Film Festival trophies to Thandiwe Newton, Jesse Eisenberg, Ana de Armas… 2021: - New studio in Austin, Texas, USA. - Solo exhibition by the artist. - Finalization of the sculpture “Ascension of Christ” after several years of work. - Casting at Fonderia Del Chiaro (Italy) Pietrasanta. 2020: - Start of work on the largest piece ever created by the artist: the One Dollar Bronze Green 8 Meters. - Deauville American Film Festival: he creates a new sculpture in collaboration with the town of Deauville, inspired by the barriers of the Deauville promenade (the planks). 2019: - Deauville American Film Festival: the artist created a new sculpture, representing his dollar engraved in aluminum. - The artists who received the work that year are: Johnny Depp, Sophie Turner, Pierce Brosnan, Geena Davis... 2018: - Creation of a new sculpture for the Deauville American Film Festival trophy; 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 exhibited inside the Royal Monceau Hotel. - The artist painted a monumental work on a 54-meter wall, Psalm 4, at the Street Art Museum in Brussels. 2017: - Karl Lagasse succeeds the prestigious Cartier House in creating the trophies for the Deauville American Film Festival. 2016: - Art Fair Paris at the Grand Palais - A “One Dollar” two meters tall, entirely bronze, was exhibited at the Art Paris fair. - The French president visited the exhibition and personally congratulated the artist on his work. - First time in Spain at the Atrium gallery in Marbella, solo exhibition with new collections in the presence of the 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 entitled “A Piece of Heaven on Earth.” This work comprises a Maserati wrapped in a white plastic film and a sculpture of Jesus Christ. Around the car, several sculptures representing dollar bills are placed on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt - Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal 2014: - Maserati presents for the world premiere the Maserati Ghibli revisited by the artist Karl Lagasse on the occasion of the brand’s 100th anniversary. - Solo exhibition at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The Italian ambassador in France hosted a dinner in his presence, around the artist’s works. 2013: - Collective exhibition Automobile Club of France, Place de la Concorde, Paris. 2012: - Karl gifted the city of Deauville a Crytogram One sculpture in bronze, which will remain permanently at the city entrance. - For the 65th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, Karl created a sculpture “Building” made from a collage of photos recounting the festival’s milestones. 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 “Art Zurich” fair (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 to Lexington (USA) and creates a sculpture for the World Horse Championship: Horsemania. - Exhibition - Bel Air Fine Art Gallery, Milan (Italy); - Exhibition - Crans Montana, Geneva (Switzerland); - Exhibition - Bartoux Gallery, Honfleur, Courchevel, New York, Megève. - Exhibition - Luca Fine Art Gallery, Verbier (Switzerland); 2009: - Exhibition - Arty Gallery, Saint-Tropez (France); - Exhibition - Opus Gallery, Aix-en-Provence (France); - Exhibitor at the “Art Elysées” fair, Paris (France); - Opening of the Workshop, opening night and screening of clips about the artist’s work (5) at the Casino de Deauville cinema, Deauville – Normandy (France); - July 2009: Creation of the Dollar. - Exhibition - Olga London Gallery, 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 (in aid of 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 mark on the world of contemporary art. Karl Lagasse continues to innovate and inspire through his art, leaving a significant mark on the world of contemporary art.
Estimate:£1,527.3
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£1,527.3
1996 Australia 1/10 oz Gold Lunar Rat (Series I)
12/06/2017
£351.02
Est: £436.01
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