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SIMONE LEIGH | Rose Covered Cowrie Shell II
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Simone Leigh
- Rose Covered Cowrie Shell II
- stoneware, porcelain and epoxy
- 9 by 16 by 7 in. 22.9 by 40.6 by 17.8 cm.
- Executed in 2013.
Provenance
Paddle8, Auction Benefitting the Museum of Art & Design, 2014 (donated by the artist)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are very small fiber accretions and light scattered dust visible throughout. Surface irregularities are evident throughout, most noticeably a minor indentation found on the backside near the right end of the oval shape, possibly inherent to the artist's working method.
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.