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Isamu Noguchi
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Isamu Noguchi
- Mannari
- incised with the artist's initials on the backside
- jasper stone with hot-dipped galvanized steel base
- Overall: 29 3/4 by 8 1/2 by 8 in. 75.6 by 21.6 by 20.3 cm.
- Executed in 1982.
Carved stone on welded steel base
Provenance
Isamu Noguchi Foundation, New York
The Pace Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1983)
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1983)
The Pace Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003
The Pace Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1983)
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1983)
The Pace Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are some extremely light surface abrasions visible under close inspection. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the steel base.
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
Celebrated for his exceptional eye and aesthetic sophistication, Andrew S. Gordon amassed an eclectic collection that balances a sleek penchant for design with an acute appreciation for the fine arts. An independent architect, designer and artist, Mr. Gordon was recognized in New York, Florida, and California circles for his inimitable taste, meticulous visual judgment, playful spirit, and passion for creative discovery. The Andrew S. Gordon Collection is highly dynamic in range, demonstrating remarkable depth in the decorative arts, from an extensive assortment of beautifully crafted and extraordinarily elegant pieces of Georgian furniture to fine examples of the Chinese decorative arts. His sense of design was particularly evident in his New York apartment where he cleverly mixed modern furniture with an impressive collection of fine and rare pieces of English furniture by some of the best 18th and early 19th century cabinet-making firms such as Giles Grendey, Mayhew and Chippendale.