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MiniConundrum #1 in the collection of Peter Meek of Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
May 15, 2017: Mini-Conundrum available on Layaway Plan only. Will also be offering Mini-Conundrum Rev 2 which contains 20 pieces and at least 5 different metals. Pictures will be available later this year.
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October 25, 2016: I've added more metal options for the Mini-Conundrum metal central 1" box. Also, the 2 piece box, top and bottom pieces are now machined and surface ground for the most precise fit.
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September 15, 2009: Mini-Conundrum has been modified and the sculptures being sold are Mini-Conundrum Rev 1 which contains 19 pieces adding slightly to the complexity. (See photograph of all 19 Elements below)
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SUMMER 2006
Welcome, I'm releasing my latest metal
sculpture named Mini-Conundrum. For those of you that have
trouble lifting my other sculptures, this should be just what the
doctor ordered. No more back injuries from moving my creations! You can
easily carry this one around! It's composed of at least 6 different
metals (like my original Conundrum) so it's quite colorful AND with 17*
separate pieces it's reasonably complicated to assemble. The final
puzzle piece is light weight and magnetically locks into place; so you
don't have to concern yourself with it falling out if the sculpture is
turned upside down. In the center of each
seventeen* piece sculpture is a 1 inch metal cube. This can be either a
bronze cube or a copper box for hiding something rather small.
The choices are shown below. |
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MiniConundrum #1 in the collection of Peter Meek of Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
| Mini-Conundrum Rev 1 & 2 - Puzzle
Sculpture (Signed and Numbered) Rev 2 - 20 interlocking pieces. Rev 1 - 19 interlocking pieces
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Rev 2 $1795.00 Rev 1 $1695.00 plus S/H |
Layaway Only |
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add 3% anywhere in the continental United States OR add 5% to Canada, Alaska or Hawaii, EU, Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. Elsewhere; E-mail gmaxton@maxton.com for actual packaging, shipping and insurance fees. |
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September 2017 Mini-Conundrum, Rev 2 #44 has 20 pieces, beveled edges, a beautiful polished surface and the central cube is a makume-gané box . |
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August 2017 Mini-Conundrum #43 has a light patina and the central cube is a copper box. |
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The components of Mini-Conundrum have the same satisfying size and appearance as those found in my most complex sculpture.... Conundrum III;
I've added a photograph showing
the differences between the lighter and
darker patinas.
When fully assembled, Mini-Conundrum
forms a 2" metal cube weighing approx 2.0 pounds! This is a limited
edition; each sculpture is numbered.
A certificate of
authenticity is included with each sculpture. Mini-Conundrum
comes ready to assemble!
I will also be releasing special
variations of this sculpture from time to time..............
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June 2007 Mini-Conundrum #25 has beveled edges and a beautiful polished surface. |
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August 2007 Mini-Conundrum #26 is solid bronze with a polished finish and beveled edges. |
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May 2008 Mini-Conundrum #21 has a polished finish, beveled edges AND a Micro-Conundrum hidden inside. |
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May 2008 Mini-Conundrum #36 is composed of 24 pieces with a matching Micro-Conundrum hidden inside. |
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October 2006 Mini-Conundrum #7 was produced with a jewel like appearance, brushed finish and beveled edges. |
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March 2007 Mini-Conundrum #9 offered this polished finish and a sharper image. |
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Please join my mailing list for announcements regarding availability of future variations.
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Spring 2007
I've designed a new puzzle sculpture that uses all the pieces of my Mini-Conundrum, plus an even greater number of new pieces.............. It's called Mini-Conundrum X2 and you can click on the link to read more.
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October 2011- The Silver central cube is no longer available for the Mini-Conundrum series.
December 2007- The Tungsten central cube is no longer available. If you need more information, please don't hesitate to call me weekdays 9-5 EST at 734-662-4273 or Contact GarE Maxton by email.
Best Regards,
GarE Maxton |
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Above: David Bigelow's Symmetry I Proof (a 5" cube)
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(Mini-Conundrum sculptures with polished surfaces command a substantial price premium and are available by special order only) |
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