Contemporary + Modern: Art & Design
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 78
Marcelo Eli Sarmiento "Heroes Get Remembered..." (2016)
Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$50
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Marcelo Eli Sarmiento
(Illinois, b. 1989)
Heroes Get Remembered But Legends Never Die, 2016
Six baseballs in acrylic cases
Each case measures 3" x 3" x 3"
Each ball is painted and signed by the artist. Sarmiento's custom baseballs were featured and auctioned in a 2016 solo show hosted by Leslie Hindman in Chicago. The title refers to the film The Sandlot (1993).
In original condition (noting that the baseballs used by the artist appear to be game-used).
(Illinois, b. 1989)
Heroes Get Remembered But Legends Never Die, 2016
Six baseballs in acrylic cases
Each case measures 3" x 3" x 3"
Each ball is painted and signed by the artist. Sarmiento's custom baseballs were featured and auctioned in a 2016 solo show hosted by Leslie Hindman in Chicago. The title refers to the film The Sandlot (1993).