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Duane Hanson
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Duane Hanson
- Sunbather
- bronze polychromed in oil, mixed media, with accessories
- 33 1/2 by 64 by 22 in. 85.1 by 162.6 by 55.9 cm.
- Executed in 1987, this work is number 1 from a series of 3 sculptures each uniquely painted.
Provenance
The Saatchi Gallery, London
Private Collection, London
Private Collection, London
Literature
Thomas Buchsteiner and Otto Letze eds., Duane Hanson More Than Reality, Ostfildern-Ruit, 2001, no. 86/1, pp. 130 and 172, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The figure exhibits scattered fine abrasions with resulant paint losses most notably at the upper left thigh and right knee. There are scattered scuffs to the chair.
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.
Catalogue Note
"Creating one of these works is like doing a collage [...] It's all color, form and balance. I work at these things. I don't worry about whether or not the figure is going to look real. It's how the parts relate. I'm seeking the effect of a unified visual statement. All the details have to fit together. The hair, the nose, the eyes, the clothes and the other props must work together to make the strongest statement possible." Duane Hanson