This crate comes from the personal collection of Easy Otabor—founder of Anthony Gallery and long-time champion of Sachs' work. Proceeds from this sale will benefit the Rebuild Foundation, the Chicago-based, non-profit founded by artist Theaster Gates that champions cultural development through art, education, and community-driven programming on the South Side of Chicago. 

Fully assembled record crate made of pine plywood with a water-based lacquer finish and stainless steel hardware. Designed to fit standard 12” vinyl records, the piece features Tom Sachs’ signature circular cutouts and sculptural utility. Each crate includes a hand-engraved, sequentially numbered edition plate. Edition of 100.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, 2022

EXHIBITED:
Chicago, Anthony Gallery and Rebuild Foundation, TOM SACHS: Furniture, July-September 2022

Hand-engraved with the artist's signature, inscription, number and date 'Tom Sachs S/N2022.135 no.6 Made in the USA' (on the edition plate)

Height: 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm) 
Width: 18 1/4 inches (46.4 cm)
Depth: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm)

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