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John Chamberlain
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Chamberlain
- Flawed Logic
- signed and dated '82
- painted and chromium-plated steel
- 30 1/2 by 30 by 10 1/2 in. 82.5 by 76 by 26.5 cm.
Provenance
Lorraine Chamberlain, Essex, Connecticut (acquired directly from the artist)
Xavier Fourcade, Inc., New York
John C. Stoller & Co., Minneapolis
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Xavier Fourcade, Inc., New York
John C. Stoller & Co., Minneapolis
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Leo Castelli Gallery, John Chamberlain, November - December 1982
Youngstown, The Butler Institute of American Art, John Chamberlain: Sculpture and Work on Paper, May 1983, cat. no. 8, p. 9, illutrated
Bay Harbour Islands, Hokin Gallery Inc., Large Sculpture, October - November 1984
Youngstown, The Butler Institute of American Art, John Chamberlain: Sculpture and Work on Paper, May 1983, cat. no. 8, p. 9, illutrated
Bay Harbour Islands, Hokin Gallery Inc., Large Sculpture, October - November 1984
Literature
Julie Sylvester and Klaus Kertess, eds., John Chamberlain: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Sculpture, 1954–1985, New York, 1986, no. 689, p. 188, illustrated
Condition
This work is is very good and sound condition overall. The surface inconsistencies and nuances to the paint are presumably inherent to the artist's working method and intent. The evidence of oxidation additionally appears to be inherent to medium. In addition, there a few scattered abrasions with small associated losses to the paint.
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.
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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.