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Allen Jones, R.A.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Allen Jones, R.A.
- Man Losing His Head
- painted steel
- height: 80cm.; 31½in.
- Executed in 1988.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's London, 9th June 2006, lot 237, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some rubbing to the edges of the sculpture and one or two scattered spots of paint loss, only visible upon close inspection. There is a small scratch to the yellow paint to the top of the surface of the cylinder. There is a line of cracking to the paint around the base of the left hand leg of the figure. There is some slight uneveness in the surface of the metal of the cylinder, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's materials. There is some light surface dirt across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."