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Harry Bertoia
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Harry Bertoia
- Sound Sculpture
- beryllium copper and brass
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
June Kompass Nelson, Harry Bertoia: Sculptor, Detroit, 1970, cat. no. 72 (for related sound sculptures)
Condition
Overall very good condition. The sculpture throughout presents with a rich patination to the copper and brass. With approximately ten rods showing minor evidence of bending. These are minor and only visible upon close inspection. The sculpture overall presents very nicely, showing little evidence of bending when examined overall. The length of the rods vary slightly which is inherent in the design. There is evidence of the surface dirt to lower portion of the rods and recessed portions of the base, consistent with the design. With some minor isolated discolorations to the base, consistent with the natural aging process of the material. A wonderful scaled example of the artistÂ’s table top sound sculptures.
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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
Milton Ginsburg was a generous philanthropist whose contributions helped shape the cultural landscape of his home state of Pennsylvania. Locally he served on the Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the building committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. His love for and support of higher education was reflected in the generous gifts he made of Elizabeth Frink’s Running Man to Haverford College, numerous works of art to La Salle University Art Museum in Philadelphia and a tennis court to the Levy Pavilion at the University of Pennsylvania. Sotheby’s is honored to be entrusted with the sale of the following four lots from Milton’s very personal collection.