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Claes Oldenburg
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
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Description
- Claes Oldenburg
- Typwriter Eraser
- incised with the artist's name, titled, dated copyright © 1977, numbered AP 4/5 and stamped by the fabricator Lippincott, North Haven, CT on the base
acrylic on aluminum, stainless steel and ferro cement
- 35 by 35 by 28 in. 86.4 by 88.9 by 71.1 cm.
- Executed in 1977, this work is AP 4/5 from an overall edition of 18.
Provenance
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The base exhibits wear at the resting point of the sculpture. Otherwise, apart from minor dust residue, there are no apparent condition problems with this 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.
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.