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Tony Smith
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 USD
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Description
- Tony Smith
- Cigarette
- incised with the artist's signature, date 62-67 and number 3/5 on the underside
- vapor-blasted stainless steel
- 13 1/8 by 21 3/4 by 17 1/2 in. 33.4 by 55.3 by 44.5 cm.
- Executed in 1962-1967, this work is number 3 from an edition of 5 plus 3 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Fischbach Gallery, New York (acquired in 1967)
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Porter
Christie's, New York, September 23, 2005, lot 189
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Porter
Christie's, New York, September 23, 2005, lot 189
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of light wear to edges and some scattered light pinpoint media accretions. Under raking light, there are some unobtrusive light surface abrasions visible.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.