- 232
Barry Flanagan
Estimate
180,000 - 220,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Barry Flanagan
- Baby Elephant
- incised with the title and number 1/7 on the underside
- bronze
- 68 1/2 by 45 by 24 in. 174 by 114 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 1984, this work is number 1 from an edition of 7 plus 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
The Pace Gallery, New York
Private Collection (acquired from the above in November 1984)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Private Collection (acquired from the above in November 1984)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, Barry Flanagan, May - June 1985, n.p., illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Montreal, Landau Fine Art, Barry Flanagan, October - December 1992, p. 13, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Montreal, Landau Fine Art, Barry Flanagan, October - December 1992, p. 13, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Condition
This works is in very good and stable condition overall. There is some light wear, including some surface abrasions and dust accretions in the crevices. The variations in the patina appear original and inherent to the artist's working method.
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.