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GEORGE RICKEY | Sedge Theme: Five Lines and a Square
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- George Rickey
- Sedge Theme: Five Lines and a Square
- stainless steel
- 34 1/2 by 20 by 6 1/2 in. 87.6 by 50.8 by 16.5 cm.
- Executed in 1964, this work is unique.
Provenance
Staempfli Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1964
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1964
Exhibited
New York, Staempfli Gallery, George Rickey: Kinetic Sculpture, October - November 1964, illustrated
Literature
Maxwell Davidson, George Rickey: The Early Works, Altglen 2004, p. 114, illustrated
Karen Thomson, Ed., The Blema and H. Arnold Steinberg Collection, Montreal 2015, cat. no. 109, p. 106, illustrated in color
Karen Thomson, Ed., The Blema and H. Arnold Steinberg Collection, Montreal 2015, cat. no. 109, p. 106, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The elements move smoothly and freely. There are scattered minor surface abrasions and circular indentations visible throughout, inherent to the artist’s chosen medium and intent. Under very close inspection, a few minor and unobtrusive pinpoint brown spot accretions are visible. The elements are unobstructed and all move freely.
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.