Bernard Aubertin (1934-2015) - Grand clou
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Bernard Aubertin's Grand Clou (2012) is a conceptual art sculpture in mixed media (iron, paint, wood, plexiglass), measuring 30.5 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm, in excellent condition, sold with frame, original edition, with a certificate of authenticity from the Archivio delle Opere Bernard Aubertin.
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BERNARD AUBERTIN (1934-2015)
Grand Clou, 2012
Technique: iron, paint, wood, plexiglass.
Dimensions: 30,50 x 14,50 x 14,50 cm
Year: 2012
In excellent condition, it was protected by plastic film until the moment of the photos, afterwards it was wrapped again, with no marks or scratches.
Certificate of authenticity from the Bernard Aubertin Works Archive (BS).
Shipped with express courier, professionally packed.
An astonishing and rare artwork by Bernard Aubertin, a key figure of the ZERO movement, created in 2012: a Giant Nail that transforms a commonplace object into a symbol of energy, vertical tension, and pure visual impact. The nail, made of iron and coated with vibrant red paint, rises on a wooden base, enclosed in a Plexiglas box that enhances its sculptural presence and formal clarity. The red—the unmistakable signature of Aubertin—radiates on the shiny metal surface, generating reflections that change with light and the viewer's position. With its dimensions of 30 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm, this sculpture is ideal for collectors, galleries, and admirers of conceptual art and ZERO aesthetics. The work embodies Aubertin's exploration of repetition, materiality, and the transformation of a simple object into an iconic and almost ritual element.
BERNARD AUBERTIN (1934-2015)
Grand Clou, 2012
Technique: iron, paint, wood, plexiglass.
Dimensions: 30,50 x 14,50 x 14,50 cm
Year: 2012
In excellent condition, it was protected by plastic film until the moment of the photos, afterwards it was wrapped again, with no marks or scratches.
Certificate of authenticity from the Bernard Aubertin Works Archive (BS).
Shipped with express courier, professionally packed.
An astonishing and rare artwork by Bernard Aubertin, a key figure of the ZERO movement, created in 2012: a Giant Nail that transforms a commonplace object into a symbol of energy, vertical tension, and pure visual impact. The nail, made of iron and coated with vibrant red paint, rises on a wooden base, enclosed in a Plexiglas box that enhances its sculptural presence and formal clarity. The red—the unmistakable signature of Aubertin—radiates on the shiny metal surface, generating reflections that change with light and the viewer's position. With its dimensions of 30 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm, this sculpture is ideal for collectors, galleries, and admirers of conceptual art and ZERO aesthetics. The work embodies Aubertin's exploration of repetition, materiality, and the transformation of a simple object into an iconic and almost ritual element.
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Artist
Bernard Aubertin (1934-2015)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Grand clou
Technique
Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2012
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
31 cm
Width
14 cm
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2010-2020
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