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Claes Oldenburg
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Claes Oldenburg
- Soft Inverted Q – Black, Proof I
- dated 7/75 and inscribed Trial Proof I Firestone
- cast synthetic rubber
- 18 by 17 by 10 in. 45.7 by 43.2 by 48.3 cm.
- Executed in 1975, this work is from an edition of 12 plus 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist circa 1975
Exhibited
Cleveland, BP America, Larger Than Life, November 1991- January 1992
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of handling and light wear. There are scattered fine rubs and abrasions most noticeably in the center concave space and on the reverse. There are scattered minute white spot accretions throughout.
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.