Bruce Conner (1933-2008)

For another example, see P. Boswell e.a., 2000 BC: the Bruce Conner story Part II, 2000, pp. 176-77 (illustrated).

The conception of the present lot stem from a discussion between the artist and a new employer about the property rights of fingerprints, following their request for a set of Conner's fingerprints for their employment file. Conner argued that if an artist's touch had value in itself, his fingerprints applied to a work would enhance its value. After long discussions, the compromise was reached with Conner having his fingerprints taken at the Palo Alto Police station and producing a limited set of twenty of his fingerprints, in the style of a fine art limited edition.