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Joel Shapiro
Estimate
180,000 - 220,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joel Shapiro
- Untitled
- bronze
- 111 by 50 by 38 in. 281.9 by 127 by 96.5 cm.
- Executed in 1995, this work is artist's proof number 1 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
PaceWildenstein, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Los Angeles, PaceWildenstein, Joel Shapiro: Sculpture and Drawings, March - April 1996, pp. 26-27, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo International Sculpture Festival: Contemporary American Sculpture, July - October 2000, p. 43, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo International Sculpture Festival: Contemporary American Sculpture, July - October 2000, p. 43, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are irregularities to the patina, which appear to be inherent to the artist's working method. There are scattered surface scuffs and accretions 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.