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George Rickey
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- George Rickey
- Unstable Square III
- incised with the artist's signature, date 1972 and number 8/8 on the base; titled and incised with the number 8/8 on the interior of each blade
- stainless steel
- 29 by 19 by 3 in. 73.7 by 48.3 by 7.6 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York
Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York
Exhibited
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Small Kinetic Sculpture by George Rickey, September 1973 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, George Rickey - Mobile Skulpturen, February - April 1978 (another example exhibited)
West Berlin, Gallery Skulima, Skulpturen Material Technik, April - June 1979 (another example exhibited)
Barcelona, Galería Marlborough, George Rickey: Escultura, May - June 2015 (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, George Rickey - Mobile Skulpturen, February - April 1978 (another example exhibited)
West Berlin, Gallery Skulima, Skulpturen Material Technik, April - June 1979 (another example exhibited)
Barcelona, Galería Marlborough, George Rickey: Escultura, May - June 2015 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The elements move smoothly and freely. The four blades are separate from the stand support. There are very faint, surface abrasions to the various elements.
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.