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Stefan Knapp
facade elements from Alexander's department store, New York
facade elements from Alexander's department store, New York
USA, c. 1960
enameled steel 98 h × 73 w × 6 d in (249 × 185 × 15 cm)
enameled steel 98 h × 73 w × 6 d in (249 × 185 × 15 cm)
estimate: $30,000–40,000
These elements decorated the facade of New York's famed Alexander's department store on the upper east side of Manhattan. Knapp's enameled works were innovative in that he utilized steel rather than copper, thus being well-suited to outdoor environments. Forty-eight individual pieces are affixed to three panels.
provenance: Alexanders department store, New York