85. 85AR WIM DELVOYE (born 1965) Trophy 2010 Signed, dated and numbered 2/3 Polished bronze Getekend, gedateerd en genummerd 2/3 Polished bronze 51 x 117 x 35 cm Provenance / Herkomst Private collection, Luxembourg Galerie Patricia Low Contemporary, Gstaad Bibliography / Bibliografie Wim Delvoye au Louvre, 2012, Musée du Louvre, Paris, Edtions Fonds Mercator, Brussels A certificate from the artist will be given to the buyer. Wim Delvoye's provocative sculpture *Trophy* (2000), which depicts two copulating deer, illustrates his characteristic blend of high art and controversial, often provocative themes. Known for challenging conventional boundaries, Delvoye frequently explores the intersection of technology, nature and human cultural frameworks. In *Trophy*, he subverts the traditional notion of taxidermy by transforming it into an explicit and intriguing demonstration of animal/human sexuality. This work reflects Delvoye's wider oeuvre, in which he often incorporates elements of grotesque humour, transgressive imagery and a critique of societal norms, raising questions about the commodification of animals and art (such as his tattooed pig project).