Richard Stankiewicz

Private Collection, Los Angeles (acquired directly from the artist in April 1962)
By descent to the present owner from the above

This work is in good condition overall. All of the elements are intact. There is extensive oxidation to the iron throughout. There is a long, thin element that hangs on the main body of the work and moves freely. There is a 3-inch, horizontal crack in the lower center right of the composition, likely inherent to the found nature of the materials.
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