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Jonathan Borofsky
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Jonathan Borofsky
- Shapes with Chattering Man
- acrylic and metal on wood with electric motor, acrylic on canvas and casette player, in 3 parts
- Sculpture: 84 by 24 by 22.4 in. 213.4 by 60.9 by 57.2 cm
- Canvas: 96 by 69 in. 243.8 by 175.2 cm
- Executed in 1986.
Provenance
Paula Cooper Gallery, New York
Christie's, New York, November 9, 1993, lot 62
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
Canvas: This part is in very good condition overall. The surface is clean and there are no apparent condition issues.
Sculpture with electric motor and tape cassette: This part is in good, working condition overall. The sculpture shows some surface dirt throughout. The sculpture is affixed to a metal base. The cassette tape plays normally in the cassette player and the motor of the chattering jaw is functioning .
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.