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Alexander Archipenko
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Archipenko
- FLAT TORSO
- inscribed Archipenko
- bronze
- height: 37.5cm., 14 3/4 in.
Provenance
Kovler Galleries, Chicago
Harriet Brady, Chicago (acquired from the above in the 1950s)
Acquired by the present owner from the estate of the above
Harriet Brady, Chicago (acquired from the above in the 1950s)
Acquired by the present owner from the estate of the above
Literature
Ivan Goll, Archipenko, New York, 1920, illustration of the marble version p. 2
Ivan Goll, T. Daubler & Blaise Cendrars, Archipenko Album, Potsdam, 1921, no. I, illustration of another cast on the frontispiece
Hans Hildebrandt, Alexander Archipenko, Berlin, 1923, p. 13, illustration of the marble version pl. 20
Albert E. Elsen, Origins of Modern Sculpture: Pioneers and Premises, New York, 1974, pp. 111 & 112, illustration of another cast pl. 132
Katherine Janzsky Michaelsen, Archipenko: A Study of the Early Works, 1908-1920, New York, 1977, p. 34, illustration of another cast pl. 49
Donald Karshan, Archipenko Sculpture, Drawings and Prints 1908-1963, Kentucky, 1985, nos. 26a-c, p. 58, illustrations of the variants pp. 74 & 75
Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Œuvre, Frankfurt am Main, 1997, vol. II, no. 59, illustration of the marble p. 137
Ivan Goll, T. Daubler & Blaise Cendrars, Archipenko Album, Potsdam, 1921, no. I, illustration of another cast on the frontispiece
Hans Hildebrandt, Alexander Archipenko, Berlin, 1923, p. 13, illustration of the marble version pl. 20
Albert E. Elsen, Origins of Modern Sculpture: Pioneers and Premises, New York, 1974, pp. 111 & 112, illustration of another cast pl. 132
Katherine Janzsky Michaelsen, Archipenko: A Study of the Early Works, 1908-1920, New York, 1977, p. 34, illustration of another cast pl. 49
Donald Karshan, Archipenko Sculpture, Drawings and Prints 1908-1963, Kentucky, 1985, nos. 26a-c, p. 58, illustrations of the variants pp. 74 & 75
Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Œuvre, Frankfurt am Main, 1997, vol. II, no. 59, illustration of the marble p. 137
Condition
Dark brown patina. There are small scratches to the left chest of the torso (visible in the catalogue illustration), some small scratches, mainly to the upper back of the torso and some remains of a matt lacquer on her back side. Apart from some patina wear at the edges and curves, consistent with age, this work is in good condition.
"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."