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Robert Adams
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adams
- Fissure
stamped with signature, dated 1973 and numbered 5/6 on the underside
- patinated and polished bronze
- height: 35cm.; 13¾in.
- Conceived in 1973, the present work is number 5 from an edition of 6.
Provenance
The Artist's Estate
Private collection, South Africa
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2005
Private collection, South Africa
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2005
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams, 29th May - 22nd June 1974, cat. no.17;
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, Robert Adams, 17th September - 5th October 1974, cat. no.19.
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.619, p.233, illustrated.
Condition
There are a few minor nicks and scratches across the surface and the work may benefit from a light clean and repolish. Otherwise it appears in very good overall condition.
Please contact the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about the present work.
"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."