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Isamu Noguchi
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Isamu Noguchi
- Little Slate
- incised with the artist's signature and number 4/8 on the underside
- bronze with black patina
- 11 1/4 by 11 by 6 1/4 in. 28.6 by 27.9 by 15.9 cm.
- Conceived in 1945 and cast in 1974, this work is number 4 from an edition of 8.
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan
Exhibited
Tokyo, Minami Gallery, Isamu Noguchi, May - June 1973 (another example exhibited)
New York, Zabriskie Gallery, Scultpure from Surrealism, September - October 1987 (another example exhibited)
Madrid, Fundación Juan March, April - June 1994 (another example exhibited)
Karuizawa, Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Isamu Noguchi and Rosanjin Kitaoji, March - April 1996
New York, Zabriskie Gallery, Scultpure from Surrealism, September - October 1987 (another example exhibited)
Madrid, Fundación Juan March, April - June 1994 (another example exhibited)
Karuizawa, Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Isamu Noguchi and Rosanjin Kitaoji, March - April 1996
Literature
Nancy Grove and Diane Botnick, The Sculpture of Isamu Noguchi, 1924-1979: A Catalogue, New York, 1980, cat. no. 226B, p. 40
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is light wear and handling to the work, particularly to the area near the screw at the bottom and at the lateral edges of the protruding elements which has resulted in some grooves along the edges and loss to the patina. There are light, unobtrusive abrasions and pinpoint spot accretions on the surface and a pinpoint spot of loss to the patina on the surface.
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.