Agamograph of the Statue of Liberty

This item is an original agamograph, a 3D kinetic art piece featuring the Statue of Liberty and the Twin Towers/New York Skyline. The artwork utilizes a lenticular-style construction, where paper or board is accordion-folded and painted on both sides of the folds to create a shifting image based on the viewer's perspective. From one angle, the Statue of Liberty is clearly visible in teal and yellow tones against a blue sky, while shifting angles reveal the dark silhouettes of skyscrapers. The medium appears to be watercolor or gouache on heavy paper, mounted within a deep shadowbox or recessed frame to accommodate the depth of the folds. The piece is housed in a contemporary black mat and a matching black wooden or composite frame. There is a handwritten signature and date in the lower right corner, which appears to read 'Auren 1999', indicating a late 20th-century origins. The condition appears to be good with vibrant colors, though some slight undulation in the paper folds is visible, which is common for this construction. The craftsmanship displays precise geometric folding and alignment of the painted elements to ensure the kinetic effect works effectively.

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