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William Zorach 1887-1966
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- William Zorach
- Spirit of the Dance
- inscribed Zorach 1932 4/6 on the base with the Modern Art Foundry, New York, N.Y. foundry mark
- bronze
- height: 77 in.
- (195.6 cm)
Provenance
Gift to the present owner, circa 1970
Literature
Paul Stover Winger, The Sculpture of William Zorach, New York, 1938, pp. 31-2, no. 61, illustration of another example pl. 29
William Zorach, Zorach Explains Sculpture, New York, 1947, pp. 44-45 (illustration of another example)
John Baur, William Zorach, New York, 1959, pp. 26-28
William Zorach, Art is My Life, Cleveland, Ohio, 1967, pp. 83, 91-93, 121, illustration of another example fig. 32
William Zorach, Zorach Explains Sculpture, New York, 1947, pp. 44-45 (illustration of another example)
John Baur, William Zorach, New York, 1959, pp. 26-28
William Zorach, Art is My Life, Cleveland, Ohio, 1967, pp. 83, 91-93, 121, illustration of another example fig. 32
Condition
Very good condition, possible restoration to patina on right forearm.
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.
Catalogue Note
William Zorach's Spirit of the Dance was one of several designs submitted for the lobby of the new Radio City Music Hall in 1930, and chosen to be the primary sculpture. The figure, depicting a kneeling dancer at the finale of the dance, was originally planned at 36 inches high. However, a three foot figure would have been too small for its intended space and the height of the sculpture was increased to six and a half feet, proportionally making the figure itself nearly nine-feet. While the figure at Radio City Music Hall was cast in aluminum, Zorach made only six bronze editions of the work.