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ROBERT ADAMS | Rectangular Bronze Form No.7
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adams
- Rectangular Bronze Form No.7
- stamped with Artist's monogram on the underside
- bronze
- height: 56cm.; 22in.
- Conceived in 1955, the present work is from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Recent Paintings by William Gear, Recent Sculptures by Robert Adams, February 1956, cat. no.30 - 35 (other casts)
London, Gimpel Fils, Fifteen British Artists: Works of the Fifties, 19th January - 27th February 1988, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams: A Retrospective, 25th February - 5th April 2003, cat. no.23 (another cast);
London, Osborne Samuel, Nine Abstract Artists, 10th March - 9th April 2005, cat. no.1, illustrated (another cast).
London, Gimpel Fils, Fifteen British Artists: Works of the Fifties, 19th January - 27th February 1988, un-numbered exhibition (another cast);
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams: A Retrospective, 25th February - 5th April 2003, cat. no.23 (another cast);
London, Osborne Samuel, Nine Abstract Artists, 10th March - 9th April 2005, cat. no.1, illustrated (another cast).
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.198, illustrated p.61 and p.175 (another cast).
Condition
Th sculpture appears sound. There is some light rubbing to the ridges and extreme edges in places. There are some imperfections to the surface of the bronze, particularly at the top and base of the work, most likely as a result of the casting process. There is evidence of minor oxidisation to areas of the work. There are scratches to the surface of the work, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is some pitting to the surface of the work, as well as some minor casting imperfections, in keeping with the Artist's technique and materials. There is some casting residue in places. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition. The work is freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
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"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."