Lot 538
  • 538

Josh Smith

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Josh Smith
  • Stages
  • variously signed, titled, dated 2012 and inscribed on the underside of each ceramic
  • glazed ceramic on wooden board, in 16 parts
  • smallest: 8 by 4 in.   20.3 by 10.2 cm. largest: 12 by 6 5/8  in.   30.5 by 16.8 cm.
  • board: 2 1/2 by 82 3/4 by 7 1/2 in. 6.4 by 210.2 by 19.1 cm.

Provenance

Massimo De Carlo, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Massimo De Carlo, Home/Sculpture, April - May 2014 

Condition

This work is in excellent good condition overall. There is occasional light cracking to the glaze on the surface of the ceramic sculptures, including minor abrasions and wear to the edges of some of the sculptures. There is evidence of wear and handling to the surface and edges of the wooden shelf.
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.
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