Bernard Aubertin (1934-2015) - Téléphone brûlé

Bernard Aubertin

Burnt Telephone

Extremely rare work, archived and cataloged as shown in the photo.
Hand-signed by the artist on the reverse
Dimensions including frame: 43 x 52 cm - unframed 30 x 40 cm.
In excellent condition.
For serious collectors.
The archival document will be included with the artwork.

Shipped by express courier, professionally packaged.

Created in 2011, this work belongs to a micro-series of experiments with mobile phones, a virtually unknown body of work produced in very limited numbers—8 to 10 at most. He used his personal phones.
Aubertin used a first-generation Nokia phone, subjected to controlled combustion: the melted surfaces, material deformations, and traces of fire become visual and sculptural elements, perfectly aligned with the artist’s distinctive language.

The phone is mounted against a dark red background, an iconic color in Aubertin’s practice, and enclosed in a black display case that enhances its three-dimensional presence. The work measures 45 × 35 cm and is ready to display.

These experiments with phones are almost impossible to find: Aubertin created very few examples, making this piece one of the most sought-after works among collectors of the ZERO movement and enthusiasts of fire art.
A unique, museum-quality work—ideal as an investment and a significant addition to any contemporary art collection.