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Lawrence Holofcener
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Lawrence Holofcener
- Imagine
- stamped with signature
- bronze and wood
- height: 120.5cm.; 47½in.
- Conceived in 2010, the present work is the Artist's proof for the proposed, un-cast edition of 15.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner
Exhibited
Mount Dora, Florida, October 2010 - January 2013.
Condition
Structurally sound. There is very minor surface dust to the crevices, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
There are a few very minor nicks and nips to the extreme edges of the wooden bench, only visible upon extremely close inspection.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Among Holofcener’s careers is songwriting, and as he greatly admired Lennon’s work, he produced this tribute to him. The sculpture is entitled ‘Imagine’. John’s arms are outstretched, his eyes closed. His face is to the sun wondering what the world would be like without conflict. The statue was unveiled on the 70th anniversary of Lennon’s birth in Mount Dora, Florida. In addition, Lawrence wrote a song for the attending crowd, ‘Can’t We Have Peace’? There it remained on loan inviting people to sit with him, much as tourists do with his sculpture of Churchill and Roosevelt in Bond Street.
We are grateful to the Artist's studio for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.