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Gerald Laing
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerald Laing
- Pied Plunge
- signed, titled, dated 1968, numbered 1/10 and inscribed on the base
- aluminium with lacquer
- height (including base): 40.5cm.; 16in.
- Conceived in 1968, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 10.
Provenance
Acquired by the previous owner in the late 1960s, and thence by descent
Literature
Lyndsey Ingram & Rupert Halliwell, Gerald Laing, Prints & Multiples, A Catalogue Raisonné, Sims Reed Ltd, London, 2006, cat. no.59, illustrated p.177 (another from the edition).
Condition
The work is a little loose on its base.
There are several minor nips and nicks to the edges of the painted metal surface visible upon close inspection, with further minor traces of surface matter appearing elsewhere, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Housed on a 2cm. black stone plinth.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."