Klaus Ihlenfeld

comprising Espalier 1993, Mushroom Colony 1995, Exotic Plants 1965, Sunflower in Bloom 1975, Berlin Botanical Garden 1986, Sunflower in Bloom 1978, Sundew Plant 1970, Fan Tree 1962, Sunflower in Bloom 1978, Forbidden Tree 1988, Sundew Plant 1972 and Moon Plant 1970

Overall in excellent original condition with some minor surface dirt. A photograph of all the sculptures included in this lot as well as additional cataloguing is available on sothebys.com.
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.

Please also see pages 31 and 52 for further illustrations of this lot.

Comprising:

Sculpture 1
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Espalier"
1993
phosphorous bronze
Incised "KI"
12 ½ in. high

Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, October 27, 2007, lot 146

Sculpture 2
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Mushroom Colony"
1995
phosphorous bronze
Incised "K"
12 ¼ in. high

Provenance
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, October 23, 2004, lot 422

Sculpture 3
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Exotic Plants"
1965
phosphorous bronze
incised "KI"
13 in. high

Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, October 25, 2003, lot 387

Sculpture 4
Klaus Ihlenfeld
Sunflower in Full Bloom
1975
phosphorous bronze
Incised "KI"
9 ½ in. high

Sculpture 5
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Berlin Botanical Garden"
1986
phosphorous bronze
incised "K"
12 in. high

Provenance
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, April 22, 2006, lot 616

 

Sculpture 6
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Sunflower in Full Bloom"
1978
phosphorous bronze
Incised "K"
8 1/2 in high

Provenance
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, April 3, 2004, lot 78

 

Sculpture 7
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Sundew Plant"
2007
phosphorous bronze
incised "K"
8 ½ in. high

Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, October 26, 2008, lot 533

Sculpture 8
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Fan Tree"
1962
bronze and copper
incised "KI"
9 ¾ in. high

Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, April 12, 2007, lot 276

Sculpture 9
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Sunflower in Bloom"
1975
phosphorous bronze
Incised "K"
7 ¾ in. high

 

Sculpture 10
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Forbidden Tree"
1988
phosphorous bronze
7 ¼ in. high

Sculpture 11
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Sundew Plant"
1970
phosphorous bronze
Incised "K"
5 ¾ in. high

 

Sculpture 12
Klaus Ihlenfeld
"Moon Plant"
2006
phosphorous bronze
Incised "K"
6 ¾ in. high

Provenance
Sollo Rago Modern Auctions, April 21, 2007, lot 1050