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Robert Adams
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adams
- Slim Bronze no.4
- stamped with initial, dated 71-2 and numbered 2/6
- bronze
- height: 73cm.; 28¾in.
- Conceived in 1971-2, the present work is number 2 from the edition of 6 plus one Artist's cast.
Provenance
Alan Wheatley Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams, 29th May - 22nd June 1974, cat.no.7 (another cast);
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer, Robert Adams: Recent Sculpture, 17th September - 5th October 1974, cat. no.7 (another cast).
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer, Robert Adams: Recent Sculpture, 17th September - 5th October 1974, cat. no.7 (another cast).
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, Lund Humphries in association with the Henry Moore Foundation, London, 1992, cat. no.604, illustrated p.231 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture is sound. There are a very few light scattered scratches in places. There are some areas of uneven patina around the centre of the left (as illustrated) edge on both sides. There are some small areas of minor pitting in places, consistent with the casting process. There are some very minor small handling marks in places. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition.
The work stands on an integral metal base.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions.
"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."