Urs Lüthi
1947
Serie der universellen Ordnung. 1991.
Photograph. Series of 32 silver gelatine
photographs in the original mount and the original frame.
Each is signed, dated, and inscribed “Unikat” (unique) on the reverse, as well as consecutively numbered from “1” to “32”. Unique.
Each ca. 11 x 8.5 cm (4.3 x 3.3 in).
Total dimensions (incl. the frame): 33,8 x 29,2 cm (13,2 x 11,4 in). [JS]

• Urs Lüthi: Swiss conceptual artist whose work focuses on the exploration of identity, gender, and collective systems.
• “Series of Universal Order” (1991): The artist’s most extensive photographic series available on the international auction market.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Unbroken provenance.
• In 2001, Lüthi represented Switzerland at the 49th Venice Biennale with a spectacular installation centered on the artist himself.

PROVENANCE:
Artist's studio (until 1993)
Private collection (acquired from the above in 1993 - 2015, Christie`s).
Acquired from the above in 2015.

EXHIBITIONS:
Urs Lüthi, Galerie Tanit, Munich 1991, illustrated on p. 211.
Urs Lüthi, Bonner Kunstverein, Bonn 1993 und Kunstmuseum Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden 1995.
Urs Lüthi, Chapter (Cardiff) April 1 - May 15, 1994.

LITERATURE:
Christie`s, Post-War and Contemporary Art, auction 3057, November 4, 2015, lot 285 (illustrated).

In good condition. The gelatin-silver prints show occasional minimal signs of rubbing, visible primarily in raking light. The original frames show occasional slight scuffs, with very few instances of color loss or damage in those areas. Not unframed for cataloging.