Lot 180
  • 180

George Rickey

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description

  • George Rickey
  • Three M's and One W Gyratory II
  • signed and dated 1988 on the base 
  • stainless steel
  • 147 by 99 by 8 in. 373.4 by 251.5 by 20.3 cm.
  • Executed in 1988, this work is unique.

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burnet, Minneapolis (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2010, lot 298
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Exhibited

Vero Beach Museum of Art; Grand Rapids, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park; Hamilton, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum; San Antonio, McNay Art Museum, George Rickey Kinetic Sculpture: A Retrospective, February 2007 - January 2009, cat. no. 37, p. 82, illustrated in color

Condition

This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The elements move smooly and reely. There is evidence light wear to the work, which is to be expected of a work installed in an outdoor environment.
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.