This listing is for “Study for Sars to Sorc, 1966” by William “Bill” Bollinger (American, 1939-1988) pictured above.

About this work:

A rare, original study by famed American artist William “Bill” Bollinger (1939-1988).

This study by Bollinger breaks down the details of a sculpture commissioned by mega collector John Powers (1916-1999). The sculpture, titled “Sars to Sorc” is depicted at 1/8 scale and instructions are given for its assembly in the artist’s hand. The study was gifted to Powers, whose collection is housed at the Powers Art Center in Colorado.

The drawing is pencil and ink on graph paper and is signed and dated in the upper right.

Bollinger’s career and life were both short-lived, making any original work by the artist quite scarce.

Size:

17 inches tall by 22 inches wide (sheet)

18.75 inches tall by 23.5 inches wide (frame)

Provenance:

The artist;

Collection of Kimiko and John Powers;

Private collection

About the artist:

In the late Sixties Bill Bollinger was among the most prominent representatives of Process Art. His sculptural work, often ephemeral and space-oriented is made of industrial material, such as aluminium, ropes, elastic tubes, grids, wires or graphite dust. Legendary shows as «When Attitudes become Form» by Harald Szeemann or «Anti-Illusion: Procedures/Materials» in the Whitney Museum in New York exhibited Bollingers opus. After retiring from the art world in New York in the Seventies, Bill Bollingers’ oeuvre was buried in oblivion and got rediscovered recently as a protruding artistic position.

Source: Häusler Contemporary

Condition: Good overall condition. Light rippling/creases to sheet. Scattered light accretions and overall toning. Frame with typical wear from handling. It is ready to be displayed and enjoyed!

This work will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and signature confirmation. Free local pick up is also available.

International buyers - please note I cannot lower the declared value of the package for customs.

I frequently receive messages from people after I sell an item, asking if it is definitely gone. If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to inquire before it is sold!

Feel free to ask any questions.