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Clive Barker
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Clive Barker
- Hand Grenade USA
- signed with initials, inscribed A/P, and numbered 2/2
- polished aluminium
- height: 11cm.; 4¼in.
- Conceived in 1970 and cast in an edition of 10 plus 1 study, the present work is number 2 of 2 Artist's casts.
Provenance
Acquired by the late husband of the present owner
Literature
An Jo Ferman and Marco Livingstone, Clive Barker: Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné 1958-2000, Skira, Milan, 2002, cat. no.120, illustrated p.105 (another cast).
Condition
Both of the sculptures appear to be secure and stable. There are some small areas of surface dirt and matter scattered across the pieces. There are also some minor areas of rubbing. Subject to the above the works appear to be in very good overall condition.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
To be sold with Small Ray Gun by the artist.
Clive Barker (b. 1940)
SMALL RAY GUN
signed, dated 1998 and numbered 19/50
polished aluminium
width: 11.5cm.; 4½in.
Conceived in 1998, the present work is number 19 from the edition of 50, plus 3 Artist's casts.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired by the late husband of the present owner
LITERATURE:
An Jo Ferman and Marco Livingstone, Clive Barker: Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné
1958-2000, Skira, Milan, 2002, cat. no.331, illustrated p.158.