Lot 606
  • 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

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.
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