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Richard Stankiewicz
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Richard Stankiewicz
- The Golden Bird is Often Sad
iron and steel
- 56 1/2 by 42 by 23 in. 143.5 by 106.7 by 58.4 cm.
- Executed in 1957.
Exhibited
New York, Zabriskie Gallery, Richard Stankiewicz Sculptures, March - November 1997
New York, AXA Gallery, Miracle in the Scrap Heap: The Sculpture of Richard Stankiewicz, August - September 2003, p. 30, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good condition. The sculpture is coated in a resin which is flaking in places. There is light evidence of oxidation and wear where the coating has flaked away. There is evidence of moderate rusting and associated erosion at the round opening at the bottom of the base. The "foot" of the sculpture exhibits evidence of rusting and associated erosion and the two left-most "toes" of the sculpture have eroded completely.
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.