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Alexander Archipenko
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Alexander Archipenko
- Silver Mask, The Past
- Inscribed Archipenko and Tu Souviens-tu des collines jaunes avec des ronds, ronds rouges, ce sont des fleurs tardives d'automne, je m'en souvien de ta bouch (sic)
- Silver plated copper on original marble base
- Height: 13 1/2 in.
- 34.3 cm
Provenance
Private European Collection
Literature
Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Oeuvre, Zweiter Teil: Werkverzeichnis, Berlin, 1994, no. 181, illustration of a ceramic edition p. 333 (titled Head of a Woman, Silver Mask)
Condition
The sculpture is in fair condition. Routine polishing of the silver plating has resulted in the uneven appearance and diminishment of the plating. The base metal can be seen where the plating has been excessively rubbed. Five consecutive 1/4 – 7/8" horizontal scratches were evident adjacent to the right eye. The tip of the sculpture appears to be bent over the support rod leaving a small circular impression in the metal. We would recommend replating the silver and an adjustment to the tip of the sculture along central top edge.
The above condition report has been prepared by Wilson Conservation, Inc., independant contractors who are not Sotheby's employees.
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.