Harry Bertoia

Overall in good condition. This lot has been used as an outdoor sculpture and therefore shows surface dirt and patination from gentle exposure to the elements. The entire sculpture with a lean along one viewing axis, and with approximately ten steel wires which are astray from the rest of the bundle, which is evident in the catalogue illustration. There appears a few of the wires have been trimmed at some point in the pieces history, and therefore there are a couple of short wires adjacent to the bundled base. A very dramatic design, and the present lot is a large-scale example.
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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