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Nancy Graves
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Nancy Graves
- Variability and Repetition
- incised with the artist's signature, title and date 10-79
bronze with polychrome patina and red and cobalt violet oil paint
- 61 5/8 by 34 1/2 by 26 1/2 in. 156.5 by 87.6 by 67.3 cm.
Provenance
M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in March 1980
Acquired by the present owner from the above in March 1980
Exhibited
New York, M. Knoedler & Co. Inc., Nancy Graves: Recent Painting and Sculpture, March 1980, cat. no. 3
Literature
Hilton Kramer, "Nancy Graves," The New York Times, March 21, 1980, p. C19
Anon., "Sculptors Meet in Washington to Talk and Show Their Work," American Institute of Architects Journal, July 1980, pp. 32-33
Hans Namuth and Calvin Tomkins, "Hans Namuth: Artists 1950-81," New York, 1981, illustrated
E. A. Carmean, Jr., et. al., The Sculpture of Nancy Graves: a Catalogue Raisonné, New York, 1987, cat. no. 53, p. 11 and 74-75, illustrated
Anon., "Sculptors Meet in Washington to Talk and Show Their Work," American Institute of Architects Journal, July 1980, pp. 32-33
Hans Namuth and Calvin Tomkins, "Hans Namuth: Artists 1950-81," New York, 1981, illustrated
E. A. Carmean, Jr., et. al., The Sculpture of Nancy Graves: a Catalogue Raisonné, New York, 1987, cat. no. 53, p. 11 and 74-75, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is light evidence of wear to the elements. Several of the purple elements exhibit light cracquelure and associated small losses. There are scattered small losses to the red painted wires. There is a fine 5 in. mark at the front of the base. Otherwise, the sculpture is structurally sound with no other apparent condition problems.
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.