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Alexander Archipenko
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Archipenko
- Symmetrical torso
- inscribed Archipenko, dated 21 and numbered 5/8f
- bronze
- height (including base): 77.3cm., 30 1/2 in.
Provenance
The Estate of the artist
Sale: Christie's, Tel Aviv, 14th April 1996, lot 31
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, Tel Aviv, 14th April 1996, lot 31
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Hans Hildebrandt, Alexander Archipenko, Berlin, 1923, no. 21, illustration of a marble example pl. 21
Archipenko: International Visionary (exhibition catalogue), Musée Rodin, Paris, 1969, no. 39, illustration of another example
Masterworks of Modern Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Marlborough Gallery, New York, 1984, n.n., illustration of another example
Alexander Archipenko, The Creative Process (exhibition catalogue), Rachel Adler Gallery, New York, 1991, no. 15, illustration of another example
Archipenko: International Visionary (exhibition catalogue), Musée Rodin, Paris, 1969, no. 39, illustration of another example
Masterworks of Modern Sculpture (exhibition catalogue), Marlborough Gallery, New York, 1984, n.n., illustration of another example
Alexander Archipenko, The Creative Process (exhibition catalogue), Rachel Adler Gallery, New York, 1991, no. 15, illustration of another example
Condition
Lovely green patina. There is a minor scratch to the lower part of the figure's proper left leg, approx. 1cm. There are four tiny pin sized holes inherent to the casting process to the reverse of the figure's back, and a further one to the proper right hip. Two minor spots of discolouration to the reverse of the figure, and dirt in the crevasses. A scuff mark to the wooden base. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."