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Wheeler Williams
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Wheeler Williams
- Calliope
- Aba stone
- Height: 20 1/2 in.
- 52 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Literature
Wheeler Williams: American Sculptors Series #1, New York, 1947, p. 15 illustrated (another example)
Condition
in good condition, generally; wear to the sides of the 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.
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
Calliope was one of a pair of sculptures Williams created in 1936 for a sculpture garden in London. The pendant, also a figure playing a lyre, was entitled Euterpe, both referring to the nine muses of Greek mythology. Similar to the present lot, the medium of each was aba stone, a type of cast stone invented by the artist. Both works were destroyed by bombs during World War II.