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Claes Oldenburg
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Claes Oldenburg
- Soft Screw (Gemini 705)
- Urethane and wood
- overall height: 1185 mm 46 3/4 in
- base diameter: 350 mm 13 3/4 in
Black cast elastometric urethane sculpture on rotating base of black painted mahogany, 1976, with the artist's cast signature, dated (1975) and numbered 15/24 on the base on the head of the screw, published by Gemini G.E.L., 1976 with its cast blindstamp
Condition
The multiple is in good condition apart from minor scuff marks in the urethane screw and minor imperfections to the finish of the screw head. The wooden base with minor paint loss, imperfections to the finish and a handfull of short cracks.
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.