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Ruth Francken
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Ruth Francken
- Utopic Love-In (from The Objekte Series)
- print plates and chromed metal on wood
- 42 1/2 by 42 1/2 by 4 1/3 in. 108 by 108 by 11 cm.
- Executed circa 1969-1970.
print plates and chromed metal on wood
108 by 108 by 11cm.
Executed circa 1969-70.
108 by 108 by 11cm.
Executed circa 1969-70.
Provenance
São Schlumberger (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent to the present owner from the above
By descent to the present owner from the above
Literature
Exh. Cat., Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Ruth Francken: Sculptures, objets, tableaux, Paris, 1971, illustrated
Exh. Cat., Museen Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen, Retrospective Ruth Francken: Werke 1950-1994, Magdeburg, 1994, p. 189, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., Museen Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen, Retrospective Ruth Francken: Werke 1950-1994, Magdeburg, 1994, p. 189, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is noticeable wear to the metal frame resulting in some losses, which are visible in the catalogue illustration. The protruding metal elements move freely and smoothly. There are scattered spots of oxidation, accretions and surface abrasions on the metal elements. The Plexiglas cover which encases the interior elements also shows signs of wear particularly along the bottom where the rotating elements seem to hit the surface, and there are scattered surface abrasions visible throughout. The yellow element exhibits scattered craquelure, and there are some accretions and wear to the black and yellow elements. The white element has discolored slightly, and there is glue residue visible where the text elements have been affixed. There are visible spots of wear along the edges of the interior brown element along the inside edges of the Plexiglas box.
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.