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Alexander Archipenko
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Description
- Alexander Archipenko
- GLORIFICATION OF BEAUTY
- inscribed Archipenko
- bronze with original marble base
- height (including base): 64.5cm., 25 3/8 in.
Provenance
Walter S. Ring
Sydney Ring (by descent from the above)
Amy Murphy (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Europe
Sydney Ring (by descent from the above)
Amy Murphy (by descent from the above)
Private Collection, Europe
Exhibited
New York, Saks, Archipenko, 1929, no. 10, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, Conner Rosenkranz, 19th & 20th Century American Sculpture, 2007, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Alexander Archipenko, 'The Relation between Music and Sculpture', in Art Digest, August 1933
Alexander Archipenko, Archipenko: Fifty Creative Years 1908-1958, New York, 1960, illustration of part of another cast pl. 226
Donald Karshan, Archipenko: International Visionary, Washington DC, 1969, illustration of another cast pl. 103
Léonard S. Marcus, The American Store Window, Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1978, illustrations of other examples pp. 59-61
Donald Karshan, Archipenko Sculptures, Drawings & Etchings, 1908-1963, Kentucky, 1985, no. 68, illustrations of another cast pls. 68a & 68b
Alexander Archipenko, Archipenko: Fifty Creative Years 1908-1958, New York, 1960, illustration of part of another cast pl. 226
Donald Karshan, Archipenko: International Visionary, Washington DC, 1969, illustration of another cast pl. 103
Léonard S. Marcus, The American Store Window, Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1978, illustrations of other examples pp. 59-61
Donald Karshan, Archipenko Sculptures, Drawings & Etchings, 1908-1963, Kentucky, 1985, no. 68, illustrations of another cast pls. 68a & 68b
Condition
Silver patina. Apart from some overall tarnishing to the surface and a blemish to the reverse of the figure's leg, possibly intrinsic to the foundry's process, this work is in good condition.
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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."