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Reg Butler
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Reg Butler
- Descent
- Shell bronze and wire
- Height: 29 3/4 in.
- 75.6 cm
- Conceived in 1953.
Exhibited
London, Hanover Gallery, Reg Butler, 1954, no. 35
New York, Curt Valentin Gallery, Reg Butler, 1955, no. 29
New York, Curt Valentin Gallery, Reg Butler, 1955, no. 29
Literature
Margaret Garlake, The Sculpture of Reg Butler, Aldershot, 2006, no. 132, fig. 13, illustrated p. 30
Condition
The work is in generally good condition aside from surface dirt, two small holes in the bronze at base, a 1/2 inch crack to the base of the bronze, a few chips to stone base, and a few very light surface scratches. There is some minor rubbing, a minor accretion, and a light dent to the top of the tallest vertical element.
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.