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Josiah McElheny
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Josiah McElheny
- Ornament and Crime: Loos, Haerdtl and Hoffmann (White)
- 17 blown glass objects, display case, electric lighting and framed text
- Display case: 24 by 78 by 16 in. 61 by 198.1 by 40.6 cm.
- Framed text: 24 by 78 by 2 in. 61 by 198.1 by 5 cm.
- Executed in 2002.
Provenance
Donald Young Gallery, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2002
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2002
Condition
This work is in good overall condition and in good working order. The edges of the framed text exhibit smudges and evidence of wear. The edges of the display case also exhibit evidence of wear with small losses to the laminate primarily along the spines. There is a 1/2 inch crack in the laminate at the top left corner. The interior exhibits scattered accretions and nicks to the surface.
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.