Francois Kneider Neon Art Tv, Limited Edition for Loy's, France, 1988

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An art piece by French Artist Francois Kneider made in 1988 for installation at Loy’s department store in France. There … Read more An art piece by French Artist Francois Kneider made in 1988 for installation at Loy’s department store in France. There are said to be less than 40 in existence with only 37 documented. The example listed here is #0010 and is signed as such on the back. There is a separate switch for the neon tube lights toward the back with the televisions power button located all the way left along the front. This unit can receive a coaxial cable connector for video players. In excellent condition having no damage or scratches. All components work perfectly including the built in speakers. It’s in time capsule condition. Like new.
Dimensions: 19x18.5x16” HWD

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Summary

This is a re-housed 1985 Panasonic CTG-1362Rthat was produced for Loy's (a department store in France) in 1987-88. A separate limited group was set aside for sale to consumers - it is speculated that 40 or fewer were allocated, as the highest serial number documented online is #37. The original model that was deconstructed to create each art piece is the Panasonic CTG-1362R
The shell is a custom plastic transparent case that was created custom and hand-etched by the creator on the back right side near the neon lamp switch. The case is routed with two blue neon lamps which were custom-fitted by the creator and chained onto the AC power plug for the original Panasonic chassis. See less