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Lawrence Holofcener
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Lawrence Holofcener
- The Allies
- signed and numbered 3/7
- bronze and wooden bench
- 120.5 by 183 by 89cm.; 47½ by 72 by 35in.
- Conceived in 1995, the present work is number 3 from an edition of 7.
Provenance
The Artist, from whom acquired by a Private Collection, U.K. in 1999
Condition
There are a few small spots of verdigis on the back of Roosevelt's head and dirt has gathered in some of the crevices; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Supported on a wooden bench in good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any further questions.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A cast of The Allies was gifted to the City of Westminster by the Bond Street Association to commemorate fifty years of peace. Positioned between Old and New Bond Streets, it was unveiled by H.R.H The Princess Margaret on the 2nd May 1995 and has since become a renowned London landmark. Depicting Sir Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt in casual dialogue it reflects the artist's interest in the dramatic; the space between the two figures invites the viewer to sit and participate in the conversation. The playful element of the work suitably reflects its function as a tribute to the peace that these two figures helped to implement.