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CLIVE BARKER | '14th February 1929' (Tommy Gun in Instrument Case)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Clive Barker
- '14th February 1929' (Tommy Gun in Instrument Case)
- signed, titled, dated 2000 and numbered Study
- cast aluminum
- length (cast): 85.5cm.; 33½in.; length (case): 106cm.; 41¾in.
- Conceived in 2000, the present work aside from the edition of 6.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner
Literature
An Jo Fermon and Marco Livingstone, Clive Barker, Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné 1958 - 2000, Skira Editore, Milan, 2002, cat. no.404, p.176, illustrated (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a number of casting imperfections to the surface of the work. There is pitting to the work throughout. There is some casting residue in a number of crevices in the work's surface. There are a number of very light scratches throughout the work, in the barrel, the stock and the butt of the sculpture. This excepting the work appears to be in good overall condition. The work is freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
"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."