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John Baldessari, Jacob's Ladder: Love (Yellow, Red, Blue and Black and White); War (Orange, Violet, Green and Black and White), 2004, Multiple with movable parts printed on both sides of six aluminum panels, contained in anodized aluminum frame and base, with electric motor and gear system,

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Jacob's Ladder: Love (Yellow, Red, Blue and Black and White); War (Orange, Violet, Green and Black and White)

John Baldessari (American, 1931–2020) · 2004

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Medium: Multiple · Prints & multiples all multiple results →
As published: “Multiple with movable parts printed on both sides of six aluminum panels, contained in anodized aluminum frame and base, with electric motor and gear system,”
Support: Panel
Edition: 28/50
Category: Multiples & editions
Dimensions: 29 x 11 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (73.7 x 30.2 x 18.1 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Evening & Day Editions (NY030214)
Date: October 28, 2014
Location: New York
Lot: 96
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £6,182 – £9,273) (≈ €7,844 – €11,767)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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