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Wendell Castle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Wendell Castle
- "Jersey Girl" Floor Lamp
- signed and dated Castle 08
- gel-coated fiberglass
from an edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs and 2 prototypes
Provenance
Friedman Benda, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Wendell Castle, exh. cat., Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, 2008, pp. 18 and 70, no. 9 (for the model)
Emily Evans Eerdmans, Wendell Castle: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1958–2012, New York, 2015, cat. no. V.11
Emily Evans Eerdmans, Wendell Castle: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1958–2012, New York, 2015, cat. no. V.11
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The surface with a few light surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. The front of the base with a minor area of small concentrated scratches, the largest one measuring 1 in. in length. The back of the base with two very shallow surface scratches, only visible upon close inspection and the longest one measuring 2 inches in length. A sculptural work by Wendell Castle.
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.