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Josiah McElheny
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Josiah McElheny
- Theory of Tears
Hand blown glass, wood, sheet glass, museum mounting hardware velvet and text
- case: 29 by 36 by 10 1/2 in.
- 73.6 by 91.4 by 26.6 cm.
- Executed in 1995.
Provenance
Donald Young Gallery, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2001
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2001
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The opacity of the glass vessels varies. There is scattered surface soiling. There is minor oxidation to the wire supports. There is a 1/2 inch nick to the inside left panel of the wooden case. The paper with text is lifting from the backing at the corners.
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.