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EDWARD KIENHOLZ | I'm Not a Fig-Plucker, Nor a Fig Plucker's Son, but I'll Pluck Your Figs 'til a Fig Plucker Comes
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Edward Kienholz
- I'm Not a Fig-Plucker, Nor a Fig Plucker's Son, but I'll Pluck Your Figs 'til a Fig Plucker Comes
- canvas chair, medicine ball, resin, brown tape & metal door handle assemblage
- 38 1/4 by 34 1/2 by 30 1/2 in. 97.2 by 87.6 by 77.5 cm.
- Executed in 1963.
Provenance
Private Collection
Christie's New York, 15 May 2001, Lot 56
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Christie's New York, 15 May 2001, Lot 56
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Los Angeles, Dwan Gallery, Edward Kienholz, June 1963, illustrated
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Edward Kienholz, March - May 1966, pp. 15 & 41, illustrated
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Edward Kienholz, March - May 1966, pp. 15 & 41, illustrated
Condition
This work is in sound condition. All the surface scratches and abrasions to the leather appear to be inherent to the nature of found objects and are likely to be a part of the artist's working method, chosen medium and execution year.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.