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H. C. Westermann
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- H. C. Westermann
- Defoliated
- stamped with the artist's name, title twice and date 1967 CONN. on the base
- wood, rope, mirror, nail and copper construction
- 58 1/2 by 39 1/2 by 9 3/8 in. 130.8 by 100.3 by 23.8 cm.
Provenance
Allan Frumkin Gallery, New York
Edwin and Lindy Bergman, Chicago
John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco
Acquired from the above by the present owner in August 2005
Edwin and Lindy Bergman, Chicago
John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco
Acquired from the above by the present owner in August 2005
Exhibited
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art; New Orleans Museum of Art; Des Moines Art Center; Seattle Art Museum; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, H.C. Westermann, May 1978 - May 1979, p. 71, illustrated
Literature
Exh. Cat., Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art (and travelling), H.C. Westermann: Exhibition Catalogue and Catalogue Raisonné of Objects, 2001-2003, cat. no. 174, p. 299, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are scattered light stretches and some abrasions to the natural wood, possibly inherent to the artist’s chosen medium. Along the back of the horizontal raised piece of wood there are some traces of green paint and some white discoloration to parts of the wood which may be inherent to the chosen medium. A light dust has settled in some of the crevices and there is some adhesive residue and minor scratches visible on the mirror. The string has discolored slightly with age.
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.