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Carl Andre
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Carl Andre
- Zinc Magnesium Dipole (N/S)
- zinc and magnesium, 2 units side by side on floor; zinc north, magnesium south
- each: 0.5 by 50 by 100cm.; 1/4 by 19 3/4 by 39 3/8 in.
- overall: 0.5 by 100 by 100cm.; 1/4 by 39 3/8 by 39 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1989.
Provenance
Konrad Fischer Galerie, Düsseldorf
Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg
Private Collection, Tokyo
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 18 November 1998, Lot 113
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Düsseldorf, Konrad Fischer, Carl Andre, 1989
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Krefeld, Eva Meyer-Hermann, Krefelder Kunstmuseen and Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Carl Andre: Sculptor, 1996, p. 212
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the illustration fails to convey the true texture of the plates.
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There are spots of discolouration and scratches to both plates as is visible in the catalogue illustration. There are also spots of light oxidation to both plates.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the register of sculptures as RS #1989-16 and is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticiy from the artist