Bruce Nauman - Untitled (Crossbeams) 1986

Untitled (Crossbeams)

Artist: Bruce Nauman (b. 1941)
Year: 1986
Medium: Cast iron with shot-blasted finish, in two parts
Dimensions (each): 12.7 × 217.3 × 11.5 cm (5 × 85 ½ × 4 ½ in.)
Overall dimensions: 25 × 217.3 × 217.3 cm (9 ⅞ × 85 ½ × 85 ½ in.)

Signature:
(i) Incised with the artist’s signature and date and stamped with the number “B. Nauman 85 A/B 20/25” (on the reverse)
(ii) Stamped with the initials and the number “BN B/B 20/25” (on the reverse)

Edition: 25
Provenance: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Acquired from this gallery by the present owner.

Literature:
N.N. Benezra, K. Halbreich, P. Schimmel, Bruce Nauman, Minneapolis, 1987, no. 373 (another example illustrated, p. 306).

Exhibitions:
New York, Castelli Graphics and Lorence-Monk Gallery, Bruce Nauman: Prints 1970–89, 1989 (another example from the edition exhibited and illustrated, p. 128).

Type of work: Sculpture, limited edition of 25.

Description:
Created in 1986, Untitled (Crossbeams) is a sculpture by Bruce Nauman, a leading figure in conceptual and contemporary sculpture. The work, composed of two cast-iron beams with a shot-blasted finish, engages with notions of space, geometry, and perception—central themes in Nauman’s practice.

Through simple yet monumental forms, the artist explores tensions between balance, structure, and materiality. The piece continues his investigation into the relationship between the object, its surrounding space, and the viewer.

Documented in key literature and presented in major exhibitions, Untitled (Crossbeams) exemplifies Nauman’s conceptual rigor and visual impact. His works are represented in the most important museum collections worldwide.

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FAQ

Is this an original Bruce Nauman sculpture?
Yes. Untitled (Crossbeams) is an original cast-iron sculpture created by Bruce Nauman in 1986 and produced in a limited edition of 25.

Is the work signed?
Yes. Both beams bear incised or stamped markings, including the artist’s signature, date, initials, and edition number.

What is the edition size?
The sculpture comes from an edition of 25, making it rare and highly collectible.

What are the dimensions?
Each beam measures 12.7 × 217.3 × 11.5 cm, with an overall configuration of 25 × 217.3 × 217.3 cm when installed.

What is the provenance?
The piece comes directly from Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, one of Nauman’s primary publishers and a leading institution for contemporary editions.

Is the work referenced in literature?
Yes. It is documented in:
Benezra, Halbreich & Schimmel, Bruce Nauman, 1987, no. 373.

Has it been exhibited?
Yes. Another example was shown in:
Bruce Nauman: Prints 1970–89, Castelli Graphics and Lorence-Monk Gallery, New York, 1989.

Why is this work significant?
This sculpture embodies Nauman’s conceptual exploration of space, geometry, and perception—core themes that define his influential contribution to contemporary art.

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