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Clive Barker
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Clive Barker
- Coca-Cola Puzzle
- signed, titled and dated 1969
- chrome-plated bronze
- height: 18.5cm.; 7¼in.
Exhibited
Flint, Royal National Eistedfodd of Wales, Play Orbit: Exhibition of Toys and Games, 4th - 9th August 1969, un-numbered catalogue, illustrated, with tour to Institute of Contemporary Arts, London.
Literature
An Jo Ferman and Marco Livingstone, Clive Barker: Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné 1958-2000, Skira, Milan, 2002, cat. no.68, illustrated p.93.
Condition
The sculpture is comprised of seven stable parts which are stacked one on top of the other to create the cola bottle. There are scratches across the sculpture, particularly to the internal sides that have rubbed against one and other and the central rod. The screw that attaches the top of the bottle to the rod appears to have worn away and no longer fastens securely. There is some surface dirt in the pitted areas of the bottle. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in 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."