Tony Cragg

Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above

This work is in very good and stable condition overall. There are very faint surface scratches and a few areas of oxidation at the base, visible under close inspection. There are 4 holes at each corner of the base to secure the sculpture. Under very close inspection and raking light there are scattered very faint hairline surface scratches. There is evidence of scattered very minor pinpoint pitting to the steel surface, which is inherent to the artist's process. Under raking light there is evidence of scattered faint handling marks.
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.

"I think there is a kind of sense of wanting to know what's under that surface. It's the surface of something. There's a mental pressure to know what's underneath that...So the surface is only ever the consequence of energies inside the body of the material itself. Surface is always a portal into an indication of what kind of energies - and that's the basis of sculpture." - Tony Cragg