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SIR EDOUARDO PAOLOZZI, R.A. | Man in a Green Sweater
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Edouardo Paolozzi, R.A.
- Man in a Green Sweater
- signed, dated 1989, numbered 1/4 and stamped with foundry stamp
- bronze
- height: 41cm.; 16¼in.
- Conceived in 1985 and cast in 1989, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 4.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 10th December 2008, lot 107, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Munich, European Patent Office, Art in Europe, Eduardo Paolozzi, 15th May - 23rd June 1996, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a small number of tiny pits to the surface, in keeping with the casting process. There are some tiny casting imperfections. There a small number of tiny groupings of scuffs in the patina, notably in the proper right hand side of the figure's chest, around the figure's proper right ear and with one small instance at the back of the figure's head. There are one or two tiny scuffs elsewhere. There appears to be some light staining to the patina, most notably in the proper right shoulder of the figure at both the front and back. There is some casting residue in some of the pits and crevices. There is some light surface dust, predominantly in the crevices. 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.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Dr Judith Collins for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work. Dr Judith Collins is currently preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist’s work and would like to hear from owners of any work by the Artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to Dr Judith Collins, c/o Sotheby’s Modern & Post-War British Art, London, W1A 2AA or email modbrit@sothebys.com.