Lot 201
  • 201

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

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 

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.
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