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Claes Oldenburg
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Claes Oldenburg
- Leaning Fork with Meatball, Study
- signed with the artist's initials and dated 93
- wood, washline, paper, plaster, epoxy and latex paint
- 24 3/4 by 12 3/4 by 13 in. 62.9 by 32.4 by 33 cm.
Provenance
PaceWildenstein, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in January 1995
Acquired by the present owner from the above in January 1995
Exhibited
New York, PaceWildenstein, Claes Oldenburg/Coosje van Bruggen Large Scale Projects: Drawings and Sculpture, December 1994 - January 1995
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The irregular texture, paint application and scattered glue residue appear to be inherent to the artist's working method.
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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.