Lot 142
  • 142

Richard Stankiewicz

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Richard Stankiewicz
  • The Golden Bird is Often Sad 
  • iron and steel 
  • 56 1/2 by 42 by 23 in. 143.5 by 106.7 by 58.4 cm.
  • Executed in 1957.

Provenance

Mary Schiller Myers and Louis S. Myers, Akron
Sotheby's, New York, 12 November 2009, Lot 113 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Zabriskie Gallery, Richard Stankiewicz Sculptures, March - November 1997
New York, AXA GalleryMiracle in the Scrap Heap: The Sculpture of Richard Stankiewicz, August - September 2003, p. 30, illustrated in color 

Condition

This work is in good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of light oxidation and there are a few scattered drip accretions visible. There is some scattered cracking and loss to the patina, particularly on the protruding elements and along the top, rounded form. The two toes at the base appear to have broken off and there is some rust, oxidation, drip accretions and losses to the patina visible on the base.
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.