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Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
- Untitled (Relief)
- terracotta
- 33 by 40.5 by 9cm.; 13 by 15¾ by 3½in.
- Executed circa 1949-50, the present work is unique.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Eugene and Penelope Rosenberg
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 11th December 2006, lot 172, where acquired by the present owner
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 11th December 2006, lot 172, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
There is an old crack to the sculpture running the height of the work, which also extends to the lower edge of the work, which has been repaired. There are also several further cracks to the lower edge of the work, including to both of the lower corners. There are several slight chips to the edges of the front of the work, including a larger loss at the centre of the left vertical edge, and some further very small losses to some of the protruding edges and the edges of some of the cut out shapes. There are one or two scuffs in places and some surface dirt and studio detritus to the work.
The work 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."