Lot 55
  • 55

Carl Andre

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Carl Andre
  • 50 Triangles Forming a Square
  • weathered aluminum, in 50 parts
  • Overall: 11 1/4 by 11 1/4 in. 28.6 by 28.6 cm.
  • Each: 2 1/4 by 2 1/4 in. 5.7 by 5.7 cm.
  • Executed in 1969, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Provenance

Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 2011)
Private Collection, Chicago

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. Each element displays signs of wear, including some denting, rust, or roughness, due to the artist's choice of medium. There are three extra triangle pieces that accompany the work in addition to the 50 used in the installation.
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.
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