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Zofia Butrymowicz
Sandstorm, Post-Modern Abstract Landscape Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture

1985

$35,000
£26,473.66
€30,911.56
CA$49,845.48
A$50,574.12
CHF 28,891.12
MX$612,326.40
NOK 339,415.64
SEK 338,966.18
DKK 231,076.46

About the Item

Sandstorm (1985) Wool, Post-Modern Abstract Landscape Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture. Zofia Butrymowicz (1904-1987) was born in Warsaw, Poland. Statement: "New experiments in art have always been of interest to me...whether I agree with them or not, and therefore I never pass by and I am never indignant at any expression in art. I strongly believe that in the wide range of experiments there will also be some elements of the development of culture."
  • Creator:
    Zofia Butrymowicz (1904 - 1987)
  • Creation Year:
    1985
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Wilton, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4zb1stDibs: LU135925993972

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