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Lot 44
John Udvardy (Collaboration with Jennifer Phillips) “Boa Constrictor with Hand and Snake Ring” Color Photograph, 16” x 12”
Estimate: $300 - $900
Starting Bid
$25
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This striking photographic work titled “Boa Constrictor with Hand and Snake Ring” is by John Udvardy, created in collaboration with Jennifer Phillips, as noted on the original artist label affixed to the verso. The image presents a dramatic and intimate composition featuring a coiled boa constrictor interacting with a human hand adorned with a snake ring, emphasizing themes of tension, symbolism, and surreal intimacy.
The piece is a color Xerox photographic print, measuring 16 x 12 inches, and is mounted and framed. The verso label provides full artist identification, studio address in Warren, Rhode Island, contact information, title, medium, original price, and dimensions, indicating this work was sold directly from the artist’s studio.
Udvardy’s work is known for its experimental and conceptual approach, often blending elements of performance, symbolism, and tactile human interaction. This piece exemplifies that sensibility, making it a compelling acquisition for collectors of contemporary photography, conceptual art, and artist-documented works.
John Udvardy, Jennifer Phillips, contemporary photography, conceptual art, color photograph, color Xerox, snake imagery, boa constrictor, surreal photography, figurative photography, artist labeled verso, Rhode Island artist, framed photograph, 20th century photography
Dimensions: 16"H x 12"W.
Condition
Overall good condition. Clean with strong color. Frame shows minor edge wear consistent with age and handling. Verso label intact and legible. No visible tears, water damage, or significant surface abrasions noted.
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