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Barry Flanagan
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Barry Flanagan
- Bird Bath
- incised with the artist's monogram and number 4/8 on the base
- bronze
- 62 by 43 1/2 by 43 1/2 in. 157.5 by 110.5 by 110.5 cm.
- Executed in 1999, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8 plus 3 artist's proofs.
Provenance
The Pace Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Palm Beach
Gasiunasen Gallery, Palm Beach
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Private Collection, Palm Beach
Gasiunasen Gallery, Palm Beach
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Paul Kasmin Gallery, Barry Flanagan: Sculpture, February - March 2004 (another example exhibited)
Dublin, Irish Museum of Modern Art and The Dublin City Art Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Barry Flanagan: Sculpture 1965-2005, June - September 2006, p. 132, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Stockholm, Wetterling Gallery, Barry Flanagan, April - May 2007 (another example exhibited)
Dublin, Irish Museum of Modern Art and The Dublin City Art Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Barry Flanagan: Sculpture 1965-2005, June - September 2006, p. 132, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Stockholm, Wetterling Gallery, Barry Flanagan, April - May 2007 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are scattered surface inconsistencies to the base and bird bath elements which appear inherent to the work and consistent to a work that is placed outdoors. There is light evidence of pitting to the bronze. There are light surface abrasions visible upon 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.
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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.