Lot 7
  • 7

Donal Hord

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Donal Hord
  • Summer Rain
  • inscribed with the artist's monogrammed initials DH at the back of the base
  • Bronze, greenish brown patina
  • Height: 78 inches
  • 198 cm.

Provenance

Sale:  Sotheby's New York, November 7, 1992, lot 203
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

in generally good condition; although there are a few cracks--around figure's left ankle, at top of base and at bottom of base
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

Summer Rain was Donal Hord's last commission.  He died just before it was to be cast in Italy.  His studio assistant and longtime companion, Homer Dana, supervised its posthumous casting in 1968.