Lot 156
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Harry Bertoia

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Harry Bertoia
  • Sound Sculpture from the Standard Oil Commission, Chicago, Illinois
  • beryllium copper and brass

Provenance

Standard Oil Corporate Headquarters, Chicago, IL
Wright, Chicago, June 6, 2013, lot 112
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Overall in very good condition. This sculpture with a wonderful acquired patina to both the base and rods. The base a few minor areas of discoloration and light oxidation consistent with age and gentle use. The rods with some concentrated discolorations, oxidation and rubbing to the patina from handling. This work is a rare variant incorporating a circular form base. This sculpture is from a remarkable series of works executed by Bertoia for the Standard Oil commission in 1974. -----
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