UGO RONDINONE | The Keen

McCabe Fine Art, Stockholm
Acquired from the above by the present owner

This work is in excellent condition overall. The figure consists of 6 separate stone parts that rest securely together and is secured to the base with metal bolts under each leg. The surface and texture variations as well as the minor scattered surface scuffs and scratches are consistent with the artist's choice of medium. The base shows evidence of tonal and texture irregularities which are consistent with the artist's choice of medium.
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.

“The stone figure is the archetypal representation of the human form, and I show it in the most elemental and archaic way using the most ancient material—stone—and name the figures after our fundamental state of being: feelings. The bluestone is rough-cut into blocks that are stacked over one another to form the human figure. The methods by which it has been worked are apparent to the viewer and not obscured by subsequent handling. Drill-holes and split structures are visible traces of the work quarry where the blocks were taken from the ground. The stones are allowed to be what they are: heavy, coarse, and marked by wind, weather, and corrosion.”  Ugo Rondinone interviewed by Jarrett Earnest in the Brooklyn Rail