Lot 139
  • 139

Herbert Ferber

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Herbert Ferber
  • Untitled
  • incised with the artist's signature and stamped with the date 69 on a plaque affixed to the lower edge
  • sheet metal with brown patina
  • 11 by 18 by 13 in. 27.9 by 45.7 by 33 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired directly from the artist)
Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired from the above)
Sotheby's, New York, September 27, 2010, lot 132
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Private Collection, Los Angeles

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. All elements are intact. There is evidence of scattered oxidation and minor, hairline surface scratches and wear throughout. There is a pinpoint accretion on the interior edge of the bottom element. The uneven edges are due to the artist's working method.
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.