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Barry Flanagan
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Barry Flanagan
- Thinker on Rock
- incised with the artist's monogram, numbered 4/8 and stamped with the foundry mark on the rear top of the base
- bronze
- 44 1/2 by 21 1/2 by 23 in. 113 by 54.6 by 58.4 cm.
- Executed in 1997, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8 plus 3 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Exhibited
Basel, Galerie von Bartha, Barry Flanagan: Sculptures and Ceramics, May - June 1998 (another example exhibited)
Salzburg, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Barry Flanagan: New Sculpture, May - July 1998 (another example exhibited)
London, Waddington Galleries, Barry Flanagan, September - October 1998, cat no. 2, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Brussels, Xavier Hufkens, Barry Flanagan, June - September 1999 (another example exhibited)
Salzburg, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Barry Flanagan: New Sculpture, May - July 1998 (another example exhibited)
London, Waddington Galleries, Barry Flanagan, September - October 1998, cat no. 2, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Brussels, Xavier Hufkens, Barry Flanagan, June - September 1999 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good overall condition. The surface of this sculpture recently benefited from a topical cleaning from Wilson Conservation LLC and as such the surface is clean and the patina exudes a rich luster. There are a few scattered spots of pitting inherent to the casting process.
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.