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Gerald Laing
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerald Laing
- Galina 1
- signed, titled, numbered 2/4 and dated 1973
- bronze
- height (excluding base): 49cm.; 19¼in.
- Conceived in 1973, the present work is number 2 from an original edition of 4, cast by Tallix Foundry, New York.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Larry Gerscher
His sale, Doyle Auction House, New York, 20th April 2010, lot 49, where acquired by the present owner
His sale, Doyle Auction House, New York, 20th April 2010, lot 49, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Structurally sound, there is very minor surface dirt and surface matter, with one slight small surface scratch, visible upon very close inspection. This excepting the work appears in very good overall appearance.
Housed on a 3cm. high stone base, with one small chip to the corner edge.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Farquhar Laing for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.