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Robert Adams
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adams
- Growing Forms
- stamped with initials and dated 1952
- bronze with red-brown patina
- height: 26cm.; 10¼in.
- Conceived in 1952-3, the present work is from an edition of 6.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner, 28th November 1990
Exhibited
Hull, Ferens Art Gallery, Retrospective Exhibition of Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings, 15th April-7th May 1961, cat. no.16 (another cast), with tour to Newcastle upon Tyne, Hatton Gallery.
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.165, Opus 8, illustrated p.58 and p.169 (another cast).
Condition
There are a few tiny indentations to the rounded base of the work, and to one or two other places across the work, which are tiny casting flaws, and are therefore inherent to the work. Generally, the sculpture is in good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."