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George Rickey
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- George Rickey
- Two Lines Up Excentric
- incised with the artist's signature, date 1977 and number 5/5 on the base
- stainless steel, in 3 parts
- 53 1/2 by 16 by 9 in. 135.9 by 40.6 by 22.9 cm.
- Each blade: 43 in. 109.2 cm.
Provenance
Makler Gallery, Philadelphia
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1978
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1978
Exhibited
Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, George Rickey, May - July 1975, cat. no. 23, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Philadelphia, Makler Gallery, George Rickey at Makler Gallery, 1980, cat. no. 27, illustrated on the cover
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are small indentations along the blades, which appear to be intentional hammer marks by the artist and inherent to the artist’s working method. There is evidence of minor oxidation and dust accretion at the joints and hinges. There are some scattered, minor surface abrasions that appear intentional. The brackets that hold up the blades were made by the artist. This work can be installed outdoors.
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.