Le Spectre du Gardenia (The Specter of the Gardenia)

1936/1972

sculpture | wool powder over plaster, zippers, celluloid film, and suede over wood

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Le Spectre du Gardenia (The Specter of the Gardenia)

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13 1/2 in. x 7 in. x 9 in. (34.29 cm x 17.78 cm x 22.86 cm)

Acquired 1985

Collection SFMOMA

Purchase through a gift of Dr. and Mrs. Allan Roos

85.101

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heads, zippers, filmstrips, Surrealism, pedestals

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Marcel Jean

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