No Title. An Artist’s Apartment in 1950’s Paris, Circa 2012

As one of Nichelson’s final two reliquaries, this piece belongs to a series exploring 1950s artist apartments in major cities. Despite declining health and the demands of caregiving, Nichelson’s craftsmanship remained uncompromising. The meticulous arrangement of objects reveals an unerring sense of scale, leaving viewers to marvel at his ability to source and assemble such a coherent collection of miniatures. This poignant series was never exhibited during his lifetime.