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Donald De Lue
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Donald De Lue
- Quest Eternal
- inscribed Donald DeLue sc, dated 1969 and stamped with the Roman Bronze Works, Inc., N.Y. foundry mark
- bronze, greenish patina, on a 5 inch base
- Height: 50 1/2 inches
- (128 cm)
Provenance
Acquired as gift directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
D. Roger Howlett, The Sculpture of Donald DeLue, Gods, Prophets and Heroes, Boston, 1990, pp. 125-127, 212, illustrated p. 127 (finished version)
Condition
in good condition
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
In 1967, DeLue was commissioned by the architects of the Prudential Center in Boston to create a monumental statue for the project. The final work, a bronze, is 27 feet high and stands in front of the building. The artist commented, "I behold this man as the doer, the creator and the builder, inspired by recognition of eternal values.." (Howlett, op.cit., 126). The present work was created from a maquette De Lue made in 1969. He was pleased enough with it to have it cast and perfected at the Roman Bronze Works in New York. This work is unique.