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Steven Claydon
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Steven Claydon
- The Author of Mishap (Them)
- copper powder in resin and peacock feather
- sculpture: 36 by 21.5 by 23.5cm.; 14 1/4 by 8 1/2 by 9 1/4 in.
- plinth: 125 by 30 by 30cm.; 49 1/4 by 11 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2005.
Provenance
Dennis Kimmerich, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Exhibited
St. Petersburg, The State Hermitage Museum; London, Saatchi Gallery; Adelaide, The Art Gallery of South Australia, Newspeak: British Art Now, 2009-11, p. 88, illustrated in colour
Literature
Edward Booth-Clibborn, History of the Saatchi Gallery, London 2011, p. 822, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good and original condition. Very close inspection reveals a fine and unobtrusive crack to the copper powder coating on top of the sculpture.
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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."