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Ruth Asawa
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Ruth Asawa
- Untitled S.359 (Hanging Single-Lobed Three-Layer Continuous Form Within a Form)
- numbered S.359 on a copper tag affixed to the hanging wire
- crocheted brass wire
- 14 1/8 by 22 1/2 by 22 1/2 in. 35.9 by 57.2 by 57.2 cm.
- Executed circa 1953-74.
Provenance
J.J. Brookings Gallery, San Francisco
Private Collection, San Francisco (acquired from the above in 1995)
By descent to the present owner from the above
Private Collection, San Francisco (acquired from the above in 1995)
By descent to the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. Light dust has accumulated in the crevices and some of the wires are irregularly bent in spots, which is original and inherent to the artist's working method.
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.