Lot 181
  • 181

Sir Anthony Caro, O.M., C.B.E., R.A.

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

Description

  • Table Piece CCCXLI
  • rusted and varnished steel
  • 81 by 173 by 63.5cm.; 32 by 68 by 25in.
  • Executed in 1976-7.

Provenance

The Artist
Annely Juda Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner 

Literature

Dieter Blume, Anthony Caro, Catalogue Raisonné Vol. I, Table and Related Sculptures 1966 - 1978, Verlag Galerie Wentzel, Köln, 1981, cat. no.352, illustrated p.229.

Condition

The sculpture is sound. There is an uneveness to the surface texture in places. There is light surface dirt in places. There are a few extremely minor knocks and scuffs to the edges of the work. There is a white mark to the central horizontal circular element. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition. The work is freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions.
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