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Josiah McElheny
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Josiah McElheny
- Early Modernism Mirrored and Reflected Infinitely
- hand-blown mirrored glass objects, chrome metal display, glass and mirror
- 29 by 24 by 18 in. 73.7 by 61 by 45.7 cm.
- Executed in 2004, this work is from an edition of 8.
Provenance
Donald Young Gallery, Chicago
Private Collection, Palm Beach
Private Collection, Palm Beach
Exhibited
Columbus, Wexner Center for the Arts, Shiny, September - December 2006 (another example exhibited)
Greenwich, Bruce Museum, Innovations in the Third Dimension: Sculpture of Our Time, January - May 2009, cat. no. 18 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good condition and in sound and working order. There is only slight evidence of wear and minute losses to the finish of the case at the joins. There is a very fine linear surface accretion located at the bottom exterior lip of the case. Otherwise there are no other apparent conditon problems with this work. This work is accompanied by a custom crate. Please also note that should the case need to be replaced, the artist is willing to refabricate one. Please conact the Contemporary Department for a quote and instructions.
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.