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Lynda Benglis
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Lynda Benglis
- Black Orchid/Stutz Bearcat
- bronze, mesh wire, zinc, copper and chrome
- 46 by 46 by 12 in. 116.8 by 116.8 by 30.5 cm.
- Executed in 1985.
Provenance
Paula Cooper Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 1985
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 1985
Exhibited
Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, List Visual Arts Center, Natural Forms and Forces, May - June 1986, p. 23, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The patina has oxidized in spots and there is evidence of pitting on the surface. Toward the bottom of the work, there is a hairline crack in the bronze, which appears to be stable.
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.