Lot 179
  • 179

JOHN HOSKIN | Double Side

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • John Hoskin
  • Double Side
  • steel
  • width: 84cm.; 33in.
  • Conceived in 1962, the present work is unique.

Provenance

Grosvenor Gallery, London
Private Collection, London
Their sale, Modern Art Auctions London, 5th June 2014, lot 153, where acquired by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Grosvenor Gallery, John Hoskin, 30th June - 25th July 1964, cat. no.14.

Condition

The sculpture appears sound. There are a number of scuffs and scratches to the large vertical surfaces. There is welding residue in some of the crevices, in particular towards the lower edge of the larger form. There is surface dirt and studio matter throughout. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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