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Jorge Oteiza
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Jorge Oteiza
- Expansión (Desocupación de la Esfera)
- incised with the monogram and numbered 1/3
- painted iron
- 45 by 50 by 45.5cm.; 17¾ by 19 5/8 by 17 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1958.
Provenance
Haim Chanin Fine Arts, New York
Private Collection, Paris
Exhibited
New York, Haim Chanin Fine Arts, Jorge Oteiza, 2003, p. 37
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Girona, Centre Cultural Fontana d'Or de Caixa de Girona, Oteiza, El Obrero Metafisico, 2003, p. 100, illustration of another cast
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of the grey is deeper and richer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. On the back side of the sculpture there are two very faint rub marks towards the lower edge.
"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."