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Lucas Samaras
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Lucas Samaras
- Box #13
- wooden box with brass, steel pins, glue, Plexiglas, resin, fabric and photograph
- Closed: 4 by 10 by 8 in. 10.2 by 25.4 by 20.3 cm.
- Open: 4 by 10 by 13 3/4 in. 10.2 by 25.4 by 34.9 cm.
- Executed in 1964.
Provenance
L.M. Asher Family, Los Angeles
Robert Halff, Los Angeles
Anita Weber, New York
Christie's, New York, May 16, 1980, lot 21
The Pace Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Chicago (acquired from the above in 1980)
The Pace Gallery, New York
Vicky Dracos Contemporary Art, Athens (acquired from the above in 1991)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1996
Robert Halff, Los Angeles
Anita Weber, New York
Christie's, New York, May 16, 1980, lot 21
The Pace Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Chicago (acquired from the above in 1980)
The Pace Gallery, New York
Vicky Dracos Contemporary Art, Athens (acquired from the above in 1991)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1996
Exhibited
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, Lucas Samaras, November 1972 - January 1973, cat. no. 208
New York, René Fotouhi Fine Art, Boite Alerte: 1989, October - December 1989
Athens, National Gallery of Greece, Alexandros Soutzos Museum, Lucas Samaras: A Retrospective, April - July 2005, p. 81, illustrated in color
New York, René Fotouhi Fine Art, Boite Alerte: 1989, October - December 1989
Athens, National Gallery of Greece, Alexandros Soutzos Museum, Lucas Samaras: A Retrospective, April - July 2005, p. 81, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good working order and in good condition overall. The box opens and closes easily. Under close inspection, some of the brass slats beneath the Plexiglas have tarnished with age. There are scattered light and unobtrusive abrasions to the clear Plexiglas and some glue residue is visible, inherent to the artistÂ’s working method. There are some scattered areas of loss to the glued nails along the exterior of the box. The colored loose fabric elements are all intact. Close inspection reveals evidence of tarnishing to the sliding brass slatted element on the top of the work.
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.