Antoine Timmermans - Ceramics, Pig the Milo, (after Venus de Milo) - Sold
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- Description
- Antoine Timmermans (1964)
| Type of artwork | Sculpture / Object |
| Period | 2000 to present |
| Technique | Ceramic |
| Style | Modern |
| Dimensions | 16.5 x 13 x 13 cm (h x w x d) |
| Weight | 322 grams |
| Signed | Unsigned |
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- A ceramic statuette by the Dutch artist Antoine Timmermans (1964-), entitled ' Pig the Milo ', a reference to the world-famous Greek statue ' Venus de Milo ', on display in the Louvre in Paris. The pig's right front leg has broken off.
The statue is not signed. It comes from a household goods and on the bottom of the base there is a piece of paper taped with the name of the artist and the title 'Pig the Milo' (see the last 2 photos).
It is unknown to us whether the artist deliberately made a variation of the Greek statue, or whether something went wrong during the making of the statue...
-Dimensions:
-Sculpture, 12 x 4½ x 7½ cm (height x width x depth).
-Foot, 4 cm high, diameter 13 cm.
-Total height: 16½ cm.
-Weight: 322 grams.
-Origin: From household effects.
-Condition: In good condition. As described, the pig's front leg has broken off.
See also the photos for your own impression.
Information about the artist:
Antonius ('Antoine') Johannes Maria Timmermans (Tilburg, March 3, 1964), sculptor, painter, installation artist, set builder, designer of flamboyant clothing, theater maker and drag queen ' Cybersissy '.
-Education: He followed art courses in Breda, Arendonk, The Hague and Den Bosch.
Antoine Timmermans' work is imbued with 'real' life, something that, according to him, art should be about: “We need better stories for our future!”.
He makes figurative art: stimulating images, extravagant costumes, colorful wigs and hats, and paintings.
See also: https://www.mooi-man.nl/Timmermans_Antoine_20.html
Handling :
-The statue can be picked up in Amsterdam.
-The statue can be sent by registered mail via PostNL.
Postage costs :
-Within the Netherlands: 9.00 euros.
-To Belgium, Germany, France, Italy: 15.00 euros.
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| Condition | Good | ||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Amsterdam, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | Up to 2 kg.
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Dutch| Pick up | Yes, possible |
| Location | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
Auction details
| Start time | 24-4-2024 at 10:43 |
| End time | 6-5-2024 at 20:16 |
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