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George Segal
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Segal
- Sleeping Girl
- plaster and metal
- 13 1/4 by 76 by 33 in. 33.7 by 193 by 83.8 cm.
- Executed in 1969, this work is unique.
Provenance
Dr. E. Stunke, Cologne
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Jan Van der Marck, George Segal, New York, 1979, p. 169, illustrated
Sam Hunter and Don Hawthorne, George Segal, New York, 1984, p. 202, illustrated
Sam Hunter and Don Hawthorne, George Segal, New York, 1984, p. 202, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are some dust accretions in the crevices. There is evidence of yellowing along the sides of the figure’s body and neck. All other surface inconsistencies are presumably intended by the artist.
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.
Catalogue Note
"The look of these figures is both accidental and planned. I usually know generally what emotional stance I'd like to have in the finished figure and I ask the model to stand or sit in a certain way. That model though is a human being with a great deal of mystery and totality locked up in the figure. In spite of my technique certain truths of bone structure are revealed and so are long-time basic attitudes of response on the part of the model. If you have to sit still for an hour you fall into yourself and it is impossible to hide, no matter the stance." - George Segal