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John Chamberlain
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- John Chamberlain
- Singing Boxer
- painted steel
- 19 by 26 by 15 cm. 7 1/2 by 10 1/4 by 5 7/8 in.
- Executed in 2000.
Provenance
Xavier Hufkens, Brussels
Private Collection, Europe
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Europe
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although they fail to fully convey the reflective nature of some of the metal elements.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the artist's choice of medium and working process. Some dust fibres have settled in the recesses.
"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."
Catalogue Note
“Chance and casual freedom seem to exceed the order within the work. Reality seems more capricious than any order it holds. This disparity between reality and its order is the most radical and important aspect of Chamberlain’s sculpture.”
DONALD JUDD
quoted in: Exh. Cat., New York, Pace Gallery, John Chamberlain: New Sculpture, February – March 1989, p. iv