- 461
Barry Flanagan
Estimate
220,000 - 280,000 USD
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Description
- Barry Flanagan
- The Juggler
- incised with the artist's monogram, number 4/8 and inscription Joseph He Cried on the base
- bronze
- 87 1/2 by 37 3/4 by 26 1/2 in. 222 by 96 by 67 cm.
- Executed in 1994, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8, plus 3 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries Limited, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Iowa City, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Barry Flanagan: Recent Sculptures, 1995 (another example exhibited)
New York, Park Avenue, Barry Flanagan on Park Avenue, 1995-1996 (another example exhibited)
Chicago, Grant Park, Barry Flanagan in Grant Park, Chicago, 1996 (another example exhibited)
Düsseldorf, Galerie Hans Mayer, Barry Flanagan: Skulpturen, 1997 (another example exhibited)
New York, Park Avenue, Barry Flanagan on Park Avenue, 1995-1996 (another example exhibited)
Chicago, Grant Park, Barry Flanagan in Grant Park, Chicago, 1996 (another example exhibited)
Düsseldorf, Galerie Hans Mayer, Barry Flanagan: Skulpturen, 1997 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Exh. Cat., Dublin, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Barry Flanagan: Sculpture 1965-2005, 2006, pp. 115, 200 and 212, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are scattered surface accretions, most noticeably within the body and along the right arm of the figure, which appear consistent to a work that is placed outdoors. Upon close inspection, there is evidence of some minor pitting to the bronze. There are scattered surface scuffs to the base and hairline surface scratches throughout, which are also consistent to a work that is placed outdoors.
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.