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Robert Adams
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adams
- Curving Movement No. 4
- steel
- height: 134cm.; 52¾in.
- Executed in 1958, the present work is unique.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams - Bronze Sculpture 1957-67, 10th September - 25th October 1997, cat. no.2;
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams - A Retrospective, 25th February - 5th April 2003, cat. no.29;
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams, 10th February - 21st March 2015, un-numbered exhibition.
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams - A Retrospective, 25th February - 5th April 2003, cat. no.29;
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams, 10th February - 21st March 2015, un-numbered exhibition.
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.257.
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There is some light rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the sculpture. There is some oxidisation to the cluster where the rods join, with some associated lifting of the bronzed surface, and some further small traces of oxidisation across the work, including to the very top of the tallest rod and the underside of the base. There is some very light surface dirt. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The sculpture is freestanding.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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"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."