Premiere Props · Sale 45404 · Lot 566

Larry Hagman Collection Benes NestEgg Artwork

Barton Lidice Benes was famous for his mix-media artwork. One of his biggest supporters was Larry Hagman who had a large collection of Benes' work. This is one of Benes favorite subjects. It is called "Nestegg" (1987), and utilized many common items, including pieces of a measuring tape. It uses actual shredded US currency as the "nest", and in the middle is a one-dollar covered "egg". Approx 13" x 12”. From Larry Hagman's estate. Professionally appraised at $1,500.