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Louise Bourgeois
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Louise Bourgeois
- La Patte
- inscribed and stamped with the artist's initials
- bronze with bronze-brown patina
- 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 by 2 1/2 in.
- 7 by 19.6 by 6.3 cm.
Provenance
International Sculpture Center, Washington D.C. (Benefit Auction September 14, 1989)
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Cincinnati, The Taft Museum, Louise Bourgeois, May–June, 1987, (marble version).
Beacon, N.Y., Dia Center for the Arts, Beacon, Louise Bourgeois, July, 2007-long term loan (bronze version, another edition)
Condition
In good conditionaside from areas of rubbing on bottom. Small scattered pockets of verdigris. Surface dust accumulation in crevices.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work is number 1 from an edition of 6 plus one artist's proof. The edition was first cast in 1984. There is also a unique wood version executed in 1965 and a unique rose Portugal marble version done in 1965-1983.