Ai Weiwei
Bubbles , 2008 (Executed)
Lot #251 |
2026-03-05 |
Sotheby's, London
Contemporary Day Auction
Category:
Installation
Estimate:
GBP 40,000 - 60,000 (currency of sale)
USD 51,200 - 76,800 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L26003
Auction name: Contemporary Day Auction
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2026-03-05
End date: 2026-03-05
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Other
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Dimensions: 51 by 76.2 by 76.2 cm. 20â…› by 30 by 30 in. installation dimensions variable
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
51
Width In Centimeters:
76.2
Depth In Centimeters:
76.2
Height In Inches:
20.079
Width In Inches:
30
Depth In Inches:
30
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Edition: Unique variation
Edition notes: This work is a unique variation from a total production of 178 similar, single works.
Year notes: Executed in 2008.
Provenance
Mary Boone Gallery, New York Acquired from the above in 2016 by the present owner
Catalog summary
Ai Weiwei b. 1957 Bubbles enamelled porcelain, in five parts each: 51 by 76.2 by 76.2 cm. 20â…› by 30 by 30 in. installation dimensions variable Executed in 2008, this work is a unique variation from a total production of 178 similar, single works, presented either in singular form or as other unique groups. Provenance Mary Boone Gallery, New York Acquired from the above in 2016 by the present owner