Tom Otterness

Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above

New York, Artists Space, A Decade of New Art, May - June 1984 (another example exhibited)
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Human Condition: Biennial III, June - August 1984 (another example exhibited)

This work is in good condition. The square base exhibits wear with scattered small paint losses, abrasions and black marks. There is a small loss approximately 1/3 of the way up the column and near the base. There are a few small and one medium sized paint loss at the extreme top of the column. The figural element is in good condition with very light dusting and evidence of handling. There is a small area of white residue at the crown of the figure on its hands and knees. The column is 42 x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. The figural element is 20 3/8 x 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.
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