Luhring Augustine, New York Collection of Anita Reiner (acquired from the above in 2003) The Estate of Anita Reiner (acquired thence by descent from the above) Christie's, New York, May 14, 2014, lot 535 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Luhring Augustine, TWENTY FIVE, May 8 - June 19, 2010 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Sophie von Olfers, Philippe Pirotte, Fabian Schöneich, eds., Mike Bouchet & Paul McCarthy. Powered A-Hole Spanish Donkey Sport Dick Drink Donkey Dong Dongs Sunscreen Model, exh. cat., Portikus, Frankfurt am Main, 2014, p. 19 (another example illustrated)
Catalogue Essay
“Much of my work is about the initiation from innocence to culture. It's generational, meaning that blame cannot be specific. It's passed down. Where does the perception or action come from? It becomes you. You are it. Culturalized into absurdity. I'm in it, too.” Paul McCarthy
gold silicon rubber 35 1/2 x 27 x 32 in. (90.2 x 68.6 x 81.3 cm.) Executed in 2003, this work is number 1 from an edition of 6 plus 2 artist's proofs and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.