Lot 106
  • 106

Harry Bertoia

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Harry Bertoia
  • Untitled
  • welded copper and patinated bronze

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the present owner

Literature

June Kompass Nelson, Harry Bertoia:  Sculptor, Detroit, 1970, cat. no. 83 (for a related sculpture)

Condition

Overall excellent condition. With some surface dirt to the recessed portions of the sculpture. This is a large bush sculpture displaying a deep green patina to the base and sculptural element at the center. The outer elements with a brown patina, as seen in the catalogue illustration. This bush displays beautifully in person with great scale and the sculptural elements are a bold statement.
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.
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