182 total pieces. Complete!

William Anastasi

The Anastasi Puzzle

New York City, USA: The Museum of Modern Art, 1975

5.75 x 3.5 x 3.5"

Edition of 3000

A jigsaw puzzle with the printed image of a jigsaw puzzle, commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art in 1975, for sale in their giftshop. The work is housed in a metal canister with a plastic lid. It was produced in an edition of 3000 in 1975 and a second edition of 1000 was reportedly released the following year, though the work remains scarce.

William Anastasi (August 11, 1933 – November 27, 2023) was an American visual artist working in a wide range of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, photographic works, and text. He lived and worked in New York City from the early 1960s and was known as "one of the most underrated conceptual artists of his generation".

This item was purchased at an estate sale in Seattle, WA in 2023. It is unsigned as one would expect from merchandise sold at retail. It has no accompanying provenance but the photos provided should reinforce the authenticity of this item.

Pricing for this listing is substantially less than other online offerings. This is the only listing to provide both a count of the exact number of pieces along with confirmation that the puzzle is complete. Chipboard of the puzzle does feature some light degradation as one might expect from an item like this that is close to 50 years old. Review all photos carefully to ensure you are satisfied with the overall condition of this item.

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