Marty's Cube
10 3/4 x 9 x 9 inchesMarty's Cube, 1983
Maquette for Tony Rosenthal Marty's Cube,1983, Public Art installed Boca Raton Museum of Art, Florida
Unique Table Top Sculpture
10 3/4 x 9 x 9 inches
Incised "Tony Rosenthal” on base
Provenance
Andre Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Estate of Virginia Zabriskie, New York
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Signature Detail
Tony Rosenthal's Maquette for Marty's Cube, created in 1983, stands as a rare and remarkable piece of art. Crafted from hand-cut welded bronze, this unique tabletop sculpture is meticulously polished and designed to rotate on its base, mirroring the functionality of its larger counterpart installed at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida.
TONY ROSENTHAL MARTY'S CUBE
Tony Rosenthal's Maquette for Marty's Cube, created in 1983, stands as a rare and remarkable piece of art. Crafted from hand-cut welded bronze, this unique tabletop sculpture is meticulously polished and designed to rotate on its base, mirroring the functionality of its larger counterpart installed at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida.
The larger version of Tony Rosenthal's Marty's Cube, fabricated in painted steel, impressively measures 168 x 137 x 137 inches. This monumental artwork embodies Rosenthal's signature geometric style and serves as a prominent feature within its public setting.
Among Rosenthal's renowned works is his most famous Cube, Alamo, conceived in 1967. Made from Cor-Ten steel and affectionately known as the Astor Place Cube, this iconic sculpture in New York City captures the public's imagination with its ability to rotate. Alamo has become a beloved fixture in the cityscape, symbolizing Rosenthal's mastery in creating interactive and enduring urban artworks.
