Robert Smithson (1938-1973), Double Nonsite, California and Nevada

Robert Smithson (1938-1973)
Double Nonsite, California and Nevada
signed and dated 'Robert Smithson 68-69' (on the reverse of the Masonite backing of the map)
map, five painted steel boxes, lava from the Marl Mountains, California and obsidian from the cinder cone near Truman Springs, Nevada
map: 31 3/8 x 31 in. (79.7 x 78.7 cm.)
square box: 34 x 34 x 12 in. (86.4 x 86.4 x 30.5 cm.)
trapezoidal boxes: each 60 x 12 7/8 x 12 in. (152.4 x 32.7 x 30.5 cm.)
floor installation dimensions: 71 x 71 x 12 in. (180.3 x 180.3 x 30.5 cm.)
Executed in 1968-1969.

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Property of an Important Private Collector