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Scott Burton
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Scott Burton
- Sandstone Chair I & II
- Ohio pink sandstone, in 2 parts
- Each: 35 by 22 3/4 by 39 1/4 in. 88.9 by 57.8 by 99.7 cm.
- Conceived in 1986 and fabricated in 1989, this work is number 2 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Max Protetch, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in August 1990
Acquired by the present owner from the above in August 1990
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are scattered abrasions throughout, particularly towards the bottom of each chair. There are spots of light discoloration to the stone, which may have occurred while being installed outdoors. On the right backside edge of one of the chairs there is a 3 inch wide and 1 1/2 inch long chunk of loss and another similarly sized spot of loss at the right back corner. On the other chair, there is a one inch spot of loss along the bottom edge on the front of the chair. There are other smaller scattered spots of loss visible under close inspection.
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.