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Harry Bertoia
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Harry Bertoia
- Sound Sculpture (Sonambient)
- nickel rods on brass base
- 47 by 8 by 8 in.
- 119.4 by 20.3 by 20.3 cm
- Executed circa 1972.
Provenance
Private Collection, Philadelphia (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent to the present owner circa 1985
By descent to the present owner circa 1985
Condition
his work is in good condition overall. There is some surface dirt, possibly with some oxidation, which appears unevenly in stripes at the top of the rods. Heavier build up of the surface dirt appears at the tops and bottoms of the sounding hammers. There are some scattered spots of oxidation on the base.
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.