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Sterling Ruby
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Sterling Ruby
- Stalagmite/Icolagnia
- titled; signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 08 on the underside of the base
- urethane, PVC pipe, expanding foam, wood, aluminum, spray paint and formica
- 182 1/2 by 72 by 48 in. 463.5 by 182.9 by 121.9 cm.
Provenance
Metro Pictures, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Metro Pictures, Group Exhibition, June - July 2008
Literature
Exh. Cat., Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Bergamo, Sterling Ruby: GRID RIPPER, September 2008 – February 2009, p. 136, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. All of the elements are well intact. There are some very faint, hairline surface scratches throughout. There is a hairline break in one of the thing, stalagmite elements at the front of the sculpture. There is evidence of light surface soiling and minor accretion at the left side of the base.
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.