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John Armleder
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- John Armleder
- Untitled (Furniture Sculpture 164)
- signed, dated 1987 and numbered 11/12 on the overlap; incised with the artist's signature, date 1987 and number 11/12 on the backside of the guitar
- Gibson Melody Maker guitar and stretched silk, in 2 parts
- Dimensions illustrated: 80 by 40 by 3 in. 203 by 102 by 7.6 cm.
- Executed in 1987, this work is number 11 from an edition of 12, published by John Gibson Editions, New York.
Provenance
Dart Gallery, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Bolzano, Museo d'Arte Moderna, Dimensione Svizzera 1915-1993, September - December 1993, p. 81, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The guitar element shows evidence of light handling and some very light wear along the edges. There is a minor chip to the enamel on the top edge of the guitar neck near the back. The stretched silk has some scattered pinpoint accretions and light surface soiling. There is a pinpoint loss in the silk in the lower right corner. Unframed.
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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.