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Tony Cragg
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Tony Cragg
- Fruit Bottles
- bronze, in 6 parts
- Dimensions Variable
- Smallest: 26 by 29 by 26 in. 66 by 76.7 by 66 cm. Largest: 41 by 41 by 41 in. 104.1 by 104.1 by 104.1 cm.
- Executed in 1989, this work is one of two individually unique versions.
Provenance
Lisson Gallery, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above in December 1989
Acquired by the present owner from the above in December 1989
Exhibited
Düsseldorf, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Tony Cragg, November 1989 - January 1990 (alternate version exhibited)
Trento, Galleria Civica d'Arte Contemporanea, Tony Cragg, May - July 1994, cat. no. 19, pp. 96-97, illustrated in color
Trento, Galleria Civica d'Arte Contemporanea, Tony Cragg, May - July 1994, cat. no. 19, pp. 96-97, illustrated in color
Literature
Germano Celant, Tony Cragg, New York, 1996, pl. 94, pp. 162-163, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. There is oxidation to the patina from being exposed outside. All other surface inconsistencies appear to be inherent to the artists working method. Please note the dimensions of each of the bottles. 1. 40 by 24 by 24 in.; 2. 24 by 48 by 28 in.; 3. 26 by 48 by 24 in.; 4. 20 by 64 by 18 in.; 5. 41 by 41 by 41 in.; 6. 26 by 29 by 26 in.
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.