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Robert Adams
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Adams
- Marble 9
- signed and dated 71 on the underside
- sicilian marble
- 13 by 27cm.; 5 by 10¾in.
- Executed in 1971, the present work is unique.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2005
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2005
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.594, illustrated p.123.
Condition
There is a small infill to an old nick in the 'U' shape of the upper edge and two smaller stains on the same side, near the right edge. There a few light surface scratches and a surface abrasion on the lower edge, in line with the signature underneath; otherwise the work appears in 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."