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Frank Gehry
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Gehry
- Glass Fish Lamp
- signed
- Glass, silicon, plastic, wood, sheet metal and electrical lamp fixtures
- Lamp: 24 by 20 by 11 in.; 61 by 50.8 by 27.9 cm. Base: 55 by 17 1/2 by 17 1/2 in.; 139.7 by 44.6 by 44.6 cm.
- Produced by New City Editions, Venice, California in an Edition of 12.
Provenance
New City Editions, Venice, California
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. Some surface dirt and dust visible. The silicone adhesive has started to discolor slightly. The overall dimensions of the work and the base are: 77 by 19 3/4 by17 1/2 in. (195.6 by 50.2 by 44.6 cm).
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.
Catalogue Note
The theme of the fish appeared in Frank Gehry's work in a 1981 exhibition called "Collaboration." In this exhibition, Gehry and sculptor Richard Serra proposed a giant fish holding up one end of a bridge and the Chrysler building holding up the other. Since then, fish have reappeared in various projects and in various mediums such as paper, glass and formica. Gehry, whose astrological sign is Pisces, has here introduced the fish as a new element in his work and a vehicle towards greater artistic expression.
Peter Lewis kept this work in his office. In a letter sent to the artist on June 20, 1988, Lewis writes: "The fish is in my new office. I look at it all day long. I love your fish, I really do. People sneak up to my door to see it. I had a glorious experience the first day I was in the office with the fish. I worked until the sun had set. I'd been concentrating on my desk. I looked up and the lit-up fish EXPLODED. It was even more beautiful."
Peter Lewis kept this work in his office. In a letter sent to the artist on June 20, 1988, Lewis writes: "The fish is in my new office. I look at it all day long. I love your fish, I really do. People sneak up to my door to see it. I had a glorious experience the first day I was in the office with the fish. I worked until the sun had set. I'd been concentrating on my desk. I looked up and the lit-up fish EXPLODED. It was even more beautiful."