Max Neufeldt Aluminum Collage – Assemblage Sculpture 1985

Max Neufeldt Aluminum Collage – Assemblage Sculpture, 1985A compelling example of Max Neufeldt’s "Tin Quilting" mature assemblage style, this 1985 aluminum collage marries industrial metal with warm wood in a poetic, wall-mounted composition. Found cake and pie pans are meticulously nailed to a solid wooden panel, creating a rhythmic interplay of reflected light and textured surfaces. Signed on the reverse “#392 Neufeldt Santa Barbara,” this piece captures the artist’s ability to transform everyday objects into evocative sculptural narratives.
Features
• Mixed media: repurposed aluminum bakeware & solid wood backing
• Hand-nailed construction—each pan precisely placed for visual harmony
• Original signature and numbering on verso (“#392 Neufeldt Santa Barbara”)
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Estate of Max Neufeldt
• Wall-mountable: hardware installed and ready to hang
Dimensions
• Height: 20″
• Width: 20″
• Depth: 1.5″
Condition
Very good original vintage condition. Surface patina and minor oxidation on metal elements are consistent with age and integral to the work’s character. Wood backing remains sturdy with only light handling marks.
Artist Background
Born in Sylvia, Kansas, and trained at Ohio Wesleyan University and Pratt Institute (MFA), California-based Max Neufeldt (b. 19XX) pioneered poetic industrial assemblages. His exhibitions at the Pasadena Art Museum and features in leading California design publications cemented his reputation for quiet, nostalgic relics that bridge fine art and found-object craftsmanship.
Provenance
From the Artists Estate
• Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Max Neufeldt
A rare opportunity to own an original, museum-quality piece by a celebrated American assemblage artist.