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Isamu Noguchi
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Isamu Noguchi
- Fish Face No. 2
- incised with the artist's initials and dated 83 on the sculpture
- basalt with wood base
- Sculpture: 15 1/4 by 37 by 16 in. 38.7 by 94 by 40.6 cm.
- Overall: 36 1/4 by 37 by 16 in. 92 by 94 by 40.6 cm.
Provenance
The Pace Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1987
Exhibited
New York, The Pace Gallery, Isamu Noguchi: Seven Stones, March - April 1986
Stamford, Whitney Museum of American Art - Fairfield County, Enduring Creativity, April - June 1988
Stamford, Whitney Museum of American Art - Fairfield County, Enduring Creativity, April - June 1988
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The Basalt sculpture exhibits evidence of light wear and handling. The yellow coloration is the result of the natural oxidation process for the Basalt. The wood base exhibits evidence of handling and wear, and scattered wormholes which are presumably inherent to the artist's intent.
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.