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George Rickey
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- George Rickey
- Double N
- inscribed with the artist's signature, dated 1987 and numbered 4/5 on the base
- gilded stainless steel wire
Provenance
Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York
Collection of Shraydman, San Rafael, California
Hamburg, Hauswedell & Nolte, December 2, 2003, lot 955
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Collection of Shraydman, San Rafael, California
Hamburg, Hauswedell & Nolte, December 2, 2003, lot 955
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of very minor discoloration in one of the cubes, only visible under close examination, inherent to the natural aging process.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Halfway between Calder’s ‘Mobiles’ and Tinguely’s ‘Machines’, Rickey’s elegant and balanced sculptures focus upon movement rather than materials. External elements such as wind create a smooth and hypnotic movement, which lead the viewer into a contemplative state. Rickey was born in the United States in 1907 and moved at an early age to Paris where he was influenced by the modernist movement. During the second World War Rickey served as an engineer and became familiar with mechanics and construction. After the war he swiftly attained international recognition for his stainless-steel sculptures, characerised by their - longspear-ike rotating arms.