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Anthony Caro
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Anthony Caro OM, CBE, RA
- Writing Piece "Box"
rusted and varnished steel
- 30 by 50 by 21 cm.; 11 3/4 by 19 1/2 by 8 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1981-1982.
Provenance
Galerie de France, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1983
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1983
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie de France, Anthony Caro, 1983
Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Passions Privées: Collections particulières d'Art Moderne et Contemporain en France, 1995-1996, p.422-424, no.1, illustrated
Literature
Dieter Blume, Anthony Caro Catalogue Raisonné, Vol. V, Cologne 1985, p. 79, no. 1244, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Some light surface dirt has accumulated in the crevices of the sculpture. There are a few surface scratches and a few surface irregularities in places which are probably original to work's execution.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."