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SIR EDUARDO PAOLOZZI, R.A. | Robot
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Eduardo Paolozzi
- Robot
- bronze
- height (including base): 48.5cm.; 19in.
- Conceived in 1956 and cast in an edition of 6.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner in 1994
Exhibited
London, Hanover Gallery, Paolozzi Sculpture, 11th November - 31st December 1958, cat. no.24, illustrated (possibly another cast);
London, The Mayor Gallery (details untraced);
Venice, Venice Biennale XXX 1960, 1960, cat. no.41, with tour to Umetnicki Pavilion, Belgrade; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Stadtische Kunstgalerie, Bochum; Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris; Palais des Beaux Arts, Brussels; City Art Gallery, Gottenburg; Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo and Louisiana Gallery, Copenhagen (this cast);
Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Eduardo Paolozzi: 70th Birthday Exhibition, 14th August - 2nd October 1994, un-numbered exhibition (this cast).
London, The Mayor Gallery (details untraced);
Venice, Venice Biennale XXX 1960, 1960, cat. no.41, with tour to Umetnicki Pavilion, Belgrade; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Stadtische Kunstgalerie, Bochum; Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris; Palais des Beaux Arts, Brussels; City Art Gallery, Gottenburg; Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo and Louisiana Gallery, Copenhagen (this cast);
Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Eduardo Paolozzi: 70th Birthday Exhibition, 14th August - 2nd October 1994, un-numbered exhibition (this cast).
Literature
Judith Collins, Eduardo Paolozzi, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2014, illustrated fig.102, p.122 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. The surface is pitted and uneven, in keeping with the Artist's intention. There is some very light rubbing to raised areas of the sculpture's torso, most evident to the back of the figure, with possible more minor instances of rubbing elsewhere. There is evidence of two small vertical casting imperfections to the back of the sculpture in the upper third. There is speckled light oxidisation to the sculpture, in keeping with the Artist's materials and technique. There are traces of casting residue and dirt to creviced areas. Subject to the above, the work appears in very good overall condition. The sculpture has an integral Artist's bronze base. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."