New Years Eve Auction
Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 84
Michael Cheval, "Time to Be a Queen" Caldograph
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $50 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Dye Sublimation Print on Aluminum (Caldograph) by noted Russo-American artist Michael Cheval (b. 1966), entitled "TIme to Be a Queen" (2016). Signed in gold ink by artist in lower right corner. Cheval is a Surrealist artist, specializing in the Absurd. In this image, which calls to mind the fairy tale of Cinderella, we see a woman / pumpkin carriage hybrid being with two Dalmatians. She holds a slipper in her hands. The carriage also has a mechaincal horse head and a phonograph on the back. Above, in the sky, we see the gears of time moving, as well as a clock with Roman and Arabic numerals and astrological signs. This is a simply confuddling work of art. The caldographic process also allows from great detail. Good condition, not examined outside of frame. Measurements: 18 3/4" wide by 23 1/4" tall (opening), 30" wide by 34 3/4" long. Keywords: surrealism, absurdist, realism, realist, art, artist, decor, decoration, wall, house, home, household
