Lot 45
  • 45

George Rickey

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • George Rickey
  • Two Lines Leaning IX
  • incised with the artist's signature and date 1975 on the base
  • stainless steel on marble base
  • Overall: 44 by 41 5/8 by 4 in. 111.8 by 105.7 by 10.2 cm.
  • Executed in 1975, this work is unique.

Provenance

Staempfli Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1975

Condition

This work is in good and sound condition overall. All components move smoothly and freely. The two parallel elements are separate from the stand. There are very faint surface abrasions throughout and scattered pinpoint areas of oxidation. There is a slight unevenness along the blades' surfaces.
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