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Tony Cragg
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Tony Cragg
- Bent of Mind
- signed and numbered 3/6 on the lower side edge
- bronze
- 120 by 70 by 60cm.; 47 1/4 by 27 1/2 by 23 5/8 in.
- Executed in 2003, this work is number 3 from an edition of 6, plus 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
Galería Carles Taché, Barcelona
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is softer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection, there are light abrasions and wear to the patina in a few isolated places and to the base.
"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
"Sculpture... is not the slave of utilitarianism; it permits a journey of discovery that gives us a glimpse at the myriad of forms as yet unseen. If science attempts to explain the physics of our reality, it is sculpture and art in general that gives it value and meaning."
Tony Cragg, in: Patrick Elliott, Tony Cragg, Sculptures and Drawings, London 2011, p. 1