- 54
Magdalena Abakanowicz
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Magdalena Abakanowicz
- Koziol
- stamped with the artist's initials, incised with the title and date 2003 on a metal tag adhered to the underside of the sculpture; incised with the title on a metal tag adhered to the base
- burlap, resin, and iron base
- Overall: 86 by 23 by 31 in. 218.4 by 58.4 by 78.7 cm.
Provenance
Taguchi Fine Art, Tokyo
Private Collection, Tokyo
Christie's, New York, 8 March 2013, Lot 286
Acquired from the above sale
Private Collection, Tokyo
Christie's, New York, 8 March 2013, Lot 286
Acquired from the above sale
Exhibited
Tokyo, Taguchi Fine Art, magdalena abakanowicz, "coexistence: dream, gruby and koziol," November - December 2007
Condition
This work is in excellent and sound condition overall. All elements are present and stable. There is scattered stable fraying to the figure, inherent to the medium and visible upon close inspection. There is minor wear to the corners of the base, visible upon close inspection.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.