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ROBERT ADAMS | Rectangular Bronze Form No.3
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adams
- Rectangular Bronze Form No.3
- stamped with the Artist's monogram on the underside
- bronze
- height (excluding base): 27cm.; 10½in.
- Conceived in 1955, the present work is from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired in the early 1970s by Mrs Simmons
Sale, Sworder's Hertford, 12th April 2016, lot 200, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sworder's Hertford, 12th April 2016, lot 200, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Recent Paintings by William Gear; Recent Sculptures by Robert Adams, February 1956, cat. no.32 (another cast);
Venice, British Pavilion, XXXI Biennale, 16th June - 7th October 1962, cat. no.G; with tour to Museum Prinsenhof, Delft and Museé National D'Art Moderne, Paris (another cast).
Venice, British Pavilion, XXXI Biennale, 16th June - 7th October 1962, cat. no.G; with tour to Museum Prinsenhof, Delft and Museé National D'Art Moderne, Paris (another cast).
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.179, p.170, illustrated pp.60, 171 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound.There are a small number of nicks to extreme protruding edges including to the central U and to the top of the left edge, thought to be in keeping with the casting process. There are a small number of very faint scratches including to the outer left edge and the lower back of the work. The surface is uneven in places in keeping with the artists working methods. There is some light rubbing to protruding edges. There is light surface dirt to creviced areas. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good condition. The work is freestanding. 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."