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Studio Job
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Studio Job
- Unique 'Chartres' Cabinet, from the 'Aftermath' Series
- engraved JOB 12 1/1
- polished and patinated bronze, marquetry of French oak, ebony and gold, handblown glass
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
Job Smeets, Studio Job: Monkey Business, New York, 2016, p. 97
Condition
Overall excellent condition. Two very minor fleck to the patination, right side proper on one of the towers of the cabinet and are not visually distracting. Very minor signs of oxidation at the bottom front of the cabinet.
"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
This Chartres is a unique object, conceived in the midst of the financial crisis in 2009. It is the first in a series called Aftermath a set of 5 unique sculptures, a series which Studio Job are still developing. This first piece, bought by a private collector straight from the Atelier in 2012, was created before the Chartres edition, one of which is currently on display in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Uniquely this sculpture is the only version with oak doors inlaid with ebony and 24k gold referencing the original Church doors, religious sculptures and reliquaries. It also uniquely features hand blown polychrome coloured glass windows. Chartres is one of the most complex bronze pieces ever produced by Studio Job.
Job Smeets, Chartres, 2017