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Claes Oldenburg
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- Claes Oldenburg
- Typewriter Eraser
- inscised with signature and numbered AP 3/5; also incised with the artist's name, titled, numbered AP 3/5, dated © 1977 and stamped with the Lippincott foundry mark on the base
Ferrocement, acrylic paint, aluminum and stainless steel
- 33 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. 85.1 x 80 x 62.2 cm.
- Executed in 1977, this work is from an edition of 18 and 5 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York (LC# 74)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1980
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1980
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. On the blue bristles the following should be noted: a 1/8 in. diameter loss at the tip of a bristle towards the back and bottom of the bristle group=some slight losses to the rim of an adjacent bristle=wear and loss measuring 1 ¼ in. to the reverse of a bristle at the back of the piece and located 9 in. up from the aluminum casing. On the front of the eraser there is a black 1 in. rub at approximately 7:00 o'clock and a 1 in. scrape on the backside edge of the eraser located approximately between 9 and 10:00 o'clock. There are 2 faint clear drips on the aluminum center element. Scattered airborne dust has accumulated overall.
There are various notations related to the installation and de-installation of the work from the base as follows:
-some signs of handling to the underside of the red element
-a linear black mark measuring ½ in. on the underside of the red element
-scratches, scrapes and rubs to the black base
-very faint handling prints on the aluminum casing front and back
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.