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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Beuys
- (i) Joseph Pala Schmiedeeisen, Eschenholz(ii) Joseph La Zappa Schmiedeeisen, Olivenholz
- (i) & (ii) signed
- iron and wood shovel and pick axe, mounted on metal
- shovel: 15 by 133 by 28cm.; 6 by 52 3/8 in.
- pick axe: 7 by 73 by 8cm.; 2 3/4 by 28 3/4 in.
- (i) Executed in 1983, this work is from an edition of 35. (ii) Executed in 1978, this work is from an edition of 35.
Provenance
Achenbach Art Consulting, Düsseldorf
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2000
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2000
Literature
(i) Jörg Schellmann, Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, p. 361, illustration of another example in colour
(ii) Jörg Schellmann, Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, p. 223 , illustration of another example in colour
(ii) Jörg Schellmann, Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, p. 223 , illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The rubbing marks and minor wear throughout the two objects are inherent to the artist's choice of materials.
"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."