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Robert Smithson
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Smithson
- The Cryosphere
- painted steel with chrome inserts in 6 units
- Each: 17 x 17 x 6 in. 43.2 x 43.2 x 15.2 cm.
- Executed in 1966.
Provenance
John Weber Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in June 1988
Acquired by the present owner from the above in June 1988
Exhibited
New York, Jewish Museum, Primary Structures, April - June 1966
Los Angeles, Museum of Contemporary Art; Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art; New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, Robert Smithson, September 2004 - October 2005, p. 20, illustrated (Los Angeles only) (detail, installation photograph at the Jewish Museum), endsheet, illustrated (Smithson carrying one unit)
Los Angeles, Museum of Contemporary Art; Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art; New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, Robert Smithson, September 2004 - October 2005, p. 20, illustrated (Los Angeles only) (detail, installation photograph at the Jewish Museum), endsheet, illustrated (Smithson carrying one unit)
Literature
Robert Hobbs, Robert Smithson: Sculpture, London, 1981, cat. no. 5, p. 65, illustrated
Jack Flam ed., Robert Smithson: The Collected Writings, Los Angeles, 1996, p. 12, illustrated
Jack Flam ed., Robert Smithson: The Collected Writings, Los Angeles, 1996, p. 12, illustrated
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. The six elements are lettered A-F on the reverse and on each element the individual boxes are numbered 1-6. Related to the construction of the works, there are occasional small scratches or losses on the corners of some boxes where they meet at the center of the elements. There is some scattered fine particulate debris adhered to the paint during the drying process. Overall, each mirror has some degree of very fine surface scratches that are not detracting. Element C, has handling marks at the top of box 5, and the interior mirror of box 6 has a network of slightly deeper surface scratches. Element D has 2 or 3 knicks to the interior mirror of boxes 2 and 3. Element E has 2 parallel deeper scratches to the interior mirror of box 2. Element F has a small loss 1 in. from the interior mirror on the front of box 4.
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.