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Tony Smith
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Tony Smith
- Spitball
signed, dated '61 and numbered 32/50
- black marble
- 12 by 13 by 14 1/2 in.
- 30.5 by 33 by 36.8 cm.
Provenance
Museum of Contemporary Art Benefit Auction, Chicago
Private Collection (acquired from the above, circa 1963
Sotheby's, New York, May 15, 1998, lot 97
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Xavier Fourcade, Inc., New York, Paula Cooper Gallery, Los Angeles, Margo Leavin Gallery, Tony Smith: Selected Sculptures 1961-1973, Part I, 1985 (another example)
Condition
In good condition. Slight scratches overall. Small chip upper right corner and small nick lower corner. Felt pads attached to bottom.
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.