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Ken Price
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Ken Price
- "Happy's Curios" bowl, Small pitcher and 2 Cups [4 Works]
- glazed ceramic and glazed earthenware, in 4 parts
- i. 4 by 6 1/4 in. 10.2 by 15.9 cm. ii. 2 1/2 by 1 3/4 in. 6.4 by 4.5 cm.
- iii. 2 by 2 3/8 in. 5 by 6 cm. iv. 2 1/8 by 2 3/4 in. 5.4 by 7 cm.
- Executed circa 1978.
Provenance
Tally Richards Gallery of Contemporary Art, Taos
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. There are scattered media pinpoint losses along the rims. The bowl exhibits fine cracking in the glaze which is inherent to the firing process. The cup (iii in the catalogue illustration) has a 1 ½ inch vertical stable crack which extends down the side of the cup.
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.