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Rubens Gerchman (1942-2008)
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Rubens Gerchman
- Pocket Stuff
titled and dated © 1970 Integralia Com; also inscribed with poem Pocket Stuff by Rubens Gerchman on box lid
- wooden box with 10 individual plastic elements
- Box: 3 1/8 by 10 in.
- 8 by 24.5 cm
Provenance
Collection of Carol Newman, Maryland
Condition
The individual plastic elements are inscribed with the words and letters: BLACK, WHITE, SOS, ALONE, HERB, SKY, SUN SEA SALT, BLOOD SEA MAN, COLOR, I, U, A, C, T.
A light layer of debris and scratches are present and visible on each of the individual plastic elements. Overall, this work is in very good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Pocket Stuff by Rubens Gerchman
Pocket Stuff is to carry/A token poem, an open poem/A talisman to have, to rub, to open, to close/The box is a small universe that reminds/Words on a box, words in a box/Nostalgia for what we know and don't have
Pocket Stuff is to carry/A token poem, an open poem/A talisman to have, to rub, to open, to close/The box is a small universe that reminds/Words on a box, words in a box/Nostalgia for what we know and don't have