WIM DELVOYE (born 1965) Concrete Mixer (scale... Lot 19

WIM DELVOYE (born 1965) Concrete Mixer (scale model 1:4) 2010 Laser-cut sculpture in nickel-plated corten steel Sculptuur in lasergesneden vernikkeld cortenstaal Sculpture in laser-cut nickel-plated corten steel 65 x 59 x 39 cm Footnotes: Provenance / Herkomst Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner Private collection / privécollectie, France A certificate from the artist will be given to the buyer. Dump trucks, low loaders, and cement mixers are, of course, functional. Yet Wim Delvoye produces them as if they are Gothic cathedrals, in incredibly fine, lasercut stainless steel. In his hands, they become works of art that are as beautiful as they are useless. He also gives a nod to the fascination that big vehicles hold for children: traditionally, miniature dump trucks are thought of as the classic boys' toys. Even in his early period (1986-1990), Delvoye uses objects associated with labour, such as ironing boards which he adorns with heraldic symbols, and gas cylinders which he paints with historic Dutch scenes. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR An additional percentage will be charged to buyers for lots preceded by the AR symbol corresponding to artists' resale rights under the Copyright Regulations 2006. Please refer to the sales conditions for further details. De koper is ons een extra premie verschuldigd ter dekking van onze kosten in verband met de betaling van royalty's krachtens de Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. Zie onze algemene voorwaarden voor meer informatie. An Additional Premium will be payable to us by the Buyer to cover our Expenses relating to payment of royalties under the Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. See our terms and conditions for further details. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com