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Gerald Laing
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerald Laing
- Glide
- signed, titled, dated May 1965 and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on aluminum and chrome on steel
- 67.5 by 305 by 28cm; 26½ by 120 by 11in.
- Executed in 1965, the present work is listed in the Artist's ledgers as CR 87.
Provenance
Richard Feigen Gallery, New York
Kimiko and John Powers
Kimiko and John Powers
Literature
David Knight, Gerald Laing Catalogue Raisonné, The Estate of Gerald Laing in association with Lund Humphries, London, 2017, cat. no.90, illustrated.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are some very small flecks of loss to the edges in places. There are some paint losses to the heads of the rivets in places, with some retouching. There are some lines of reticulation to the areas of blue pigment. There is some surface dirt and studio detritus to the work, and one or two light scuffs in places.
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."