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Harry Bertoia
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Harry Bertoia
- "Bush" Sculpture
- patinated bronze
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
June Kompass Nelson, Harry Bertoia: Sculptor, Detroit, 1970, cat. no. 83 (for a related sculpture)
Piri Halasz, "Wide Range of Art Shown," The New York Times, October 12, 1975, p. 116 (for a sculpture)
Piri Halasz, "Wide Range of Art Shown," The New York Times, October 12, 1975, p. 116 (for a sculpture)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The bush presents with a deeply saturated green patina throughout. With light surface soiling to the recessed areas and base throughout. A wonderful example of Bertoia's bush sculpture with great scale and presence when viewed in person.
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.
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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.