Lot 95
  • 95

JOHN MCCRACKEN | Lilac Cube

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • John McCracken
  • Lilac Cube
  • signed and dated 68 on the underside
  • polyester resin, fiberglass and plywood 
  • 6 3/4 by 7 3/8 by 5 3/4 in. 17.1 by 18.7 by 14.6 cm.

Provenance

Virginia Lust Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in October 1989

Condition

This work is in good and sound condition overall. There are several scattered surface accretions and dust accumulation present. Under very close inspection and with raking light, there are a few very faint linear surface scratches visible. There is a minor nick to the work at the top edge, and a few scattered minor points of discoloration.
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.

Catalogue Note

“When I was a student I worked for Tony DeLap, who used industrial materials and techniques. It was something that was happening in those times. I found that I could just think about, or visualize, what I wanted to make, and because of the materials that were available I could “jump into three-dimensional space” with abstract forms. I could use the available materials to materialize what I was thinking.”
John McCracken