Nr. 94408699
![Jan Dietvorst and Peter Mertens - ƒ [No. 6/12] - 1984](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2025/3/18/b/7/5/b75c5d6f-ed0c-45d1-b4a8-25e14ed350e7.jpg)
Jan Dietvorst and Peter Mertens - ƒ [No. 6/12] - 1984
Nr. 94408699
![Jan Dietvorst and Peter Mertens - ƒ [No. 6/12] - 1984](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2025/3/18/b/7/5/b75c5d6f-ed0c-45d1-b4a8-25e14ed350e7.jpg)
Jan Dietvorst and Peter Mertens - ƒ [No. 6/12] - 1984
**Unique Artist Book: ƒ - A Financial Paradox**
Rare piece of conceptual art that explores the limits of value
**Details:**
- Title: ƒ
- Artists: Jan Dietvorst and Peter Mertens
- Year: 1984
- Print run: 12 copies
**Description:**
This artist's book contains 10 genuine 10 guilder notes, expertly bound in vellum and linen by ‘Pretty Books' Pau Groenendijk. With an original retail price of 90 guilders, this work challenged the art world.
**Unique features:**
- Dimensions: 196 x 138 x 8 mm
- Contents: 10 original 10 guilder notes
- Binding: Parchment and linen
- Provenance:Returned to the makers by the original purchaser
**Why this piece is special:**
This copy offers a chance to own Dutch art history. The work questions the value of art and money, and invites the new owner to participate in this ongoing conceptual experiment.
**Status:**
In excellent condition, preserved by the artists themselves.
**Press:**
The last picture shows an article with commentary from daily newspaper Trouw.
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