Jean Tinguely
Jean Tinguely (1924–1991) was a Switzerland sculptor, painter and illustrator.
Also recorded as Jean Charles Tinguely.
Overview
The authority record associates the name with kinetic art, Dada and Nouveau réalisme. Work is classified under abstract art, art of sculpture and kinetic art. Places of work recorded in the authority include Paris, Neyruz and Basel. Works named in the authority record include Le Cyclop, Chaos I, Stravinsky Fountain and Carnival Fountain. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.
In detail
Swiss sculptor (1925–1991)
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Jean Tinguely”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
Consult the sourcereference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q163938: Jean Tinguely
Consult the source