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Takis
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Takis
- Signal
- bronze and steel
- 133 by 83 by 54 in. 337 by 211 by 137 cm.
- Executed in 1974-79, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Galerie Lelong, Paris.
bronze and steel
Height: 345cm.
Executed in 1974-79.
Height: 345cm.
Executed in 1974-79.
Provenance
Galerie Lelong, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989
Literature
Héléna and Nicolas Calas, eds., Takis: Monographies, Paris, 1984, no. 34, p. 48, illustrated
Exh. Cat., Paris, Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume (and travelling), Takis, 1993, p. 247, illustrated in group installation
Exh. Cat., Paris, Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume (and travelling), Takis, 1993, p. 247, illustrated in group installation
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. The bronze base exhibits signs of rust, corrosion and some loss to the paint layer, and some dirt has accumulated in the crevices. There are minor scattered losses, light abrasions and scattered media accretions along the protruding elements, visible under close inspection.
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.