{"product_id":"john-baldessari-throwing-three-balls-in-the-air-1973","title":"John Baldessari – Throwing Three Balls in the Air (1973)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eThrowing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts), 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eArtist: John Baldessari (American, 1931–2020)\u003cbr data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eMedium: Complete set of 12 offset lithographs in colors on coated stock paper\u003cbr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eContents: 12 prints, title-page, and justification page\u003cbr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eDimensions: 24.2 × 32.3 cm each (sheet)\u003cbr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eEdition: 2000 copies\u003cbr data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eCo-published by Edizioni Giampaolo Prearo and Galleria Toselli\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eWith original blue letterpress paper slipcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eThrowing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts) (1973)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eJohn Baldessari\u003c\/strong\u003e, a landmark figure in Conceptual Art. This iconic portfolio exemplifies Baldessari’s pioneering approach, blending photography, performance, text, and conceptual strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eThe work documents the artist’s attempt to throw three red balls into the air in pursuit of forming a straight line — selecting the “best” result from thirty-six attempts. Through this playful yet rigorous process, Baldessari challenges traditional notions of composition, authorship, and artistic control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eThis complete set includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e12 offset lithographs in color\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003etitle-page and justification page\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is presented with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eoriginal blue letterpress paper slipcase\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e24.2 × 32.3 cm each\u003c\/strong\u003e, the portfolio was issued in an edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e2000 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e and co-published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eEdizioni Giampaolo Prearo and Galleria Toselli\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of Baldessari’s most significant conceptual works, this 1973 portfolio remains a cornerstone of post-war and contemporary art history, making it highly desirable among collectors and institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e✔ Worldwide shipping from France\u003cbr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e✔ Professional packaging with full insurance\u003cbr data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e✔ Tracking number included for secure delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e➡️ Contact us for any question\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eIs this a complete portfolio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eYes. This listing includes the full set of 12 lithographs, along with the title-page and justification page, and the original slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eWhat medium was used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eThe works are offset lithographs in colors on coated stock paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eIs this edition limited?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003eYes, the portfolio was issued in an edition of 2000 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eWhy is this work important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eThrowing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of Baldessari’s most iconic conceptual projects and a key work of 1970s Conceptual Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eIs worldwide shipping available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eYes. 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