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Donald De Lue
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Donald De Lue
- The Rocket Thrower
inscribed Delue © and stamped with the Modern Art FDRY NY foundry mark
- bronze, brownish green patina
- Height: 58 1/2 in. (148.6 cm.)
Provenance
Jonathan Swartz and Charles Cohen, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
D. Roger Howlett, The Sculpture of Donald DeLue: Gods, Prophets and Heroes, Boston, 1990, pp. 102-106, 110-111, illustrated (other examples)
Condition
The work is in overall good condition; some scrapes and vertigis on the base. The patina is somewhat mottled and worn.
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.