- 606
Tony Cragg
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Tony Cragg
- Blue Drawing
- wood and musical instrument cases
- 69 by 96 by 24 in. 175.3 by 243.8 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 1983-84.
Provenance
Marian Goodman Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in March 1984
Acquired by the present owner from the above in March 1984
Exhibited
Sarasota, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Abstraction in Question, January - July 1989
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. There is evidence of handling and wear to each element, which is inherent to the nature of the found objects. There are water marks at each end of the wooden panel. On the 2 supporting elements below, there are scattered scratches, losses, dents and irregular marks all of which are inherent to the nature of the found objects. There are minor scattered accretions on each of the elements, which appear to be from previous contact points with the wall when the work has been installed for exhibition.
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.