Wolfgang Laib
Milkstone

Milkstone
Milkstone
Milkstone
ArtistGerman, born 1950
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Milkstone
Date1980–1981
PlaceGermany
MediumWhite marble and milk
Dimensions1 1/8 × 21 1/2 × 27 in. (2.9 × 54.6 × 68.6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward R. Broida
Object number2007.590
Non exposé

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ProvenanceEdward R. Broida, Los Angeles, until d. 2006; bequeathed to MFAH, 2007.
Exhibition History"Modern and Contemporary Masterworks from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston December 8, 2007–March 2, 2008.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Signed on verso lower right in red ink: "Wolfgang laib 80-81"

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