- 386
Art Smith
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Art Smith
- "Patina" Necklace
- stamped Art Smith
- patinated brass
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Private Collection, Philadelphia
Private Collection, Philadelphia
Literature
"The Jewelry of Art Smith," Craft Horizons, January/February 1970, p. 20
Toni Greenbaum and Martin Eidelberg, ed., Messengers of Modernism: American Studio Jewelry 1940-1980, exh. cat., Montreal Museum of Decorative Arts, Montreal, 1996, p. 87
From the Village to Vogue: The Modernist Jewelry of Art Smith, exh. cat., Brooklyn Museum, 2008, pp. 8, 10
Condition
Overall excellent original condition with a beautiful acquired patina that highlights the design.
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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.