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Carl Andre
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Carl Andre
- 17 Copper Run
- copper, in 17 parts
- each: 3/8 by 1 3/4 by 1/16 in. .95 by 4.5 by .02 cm.
- overall: 3/8 by 29 3/4 by 1/16 in. .95 by 75.6 by .02 cm.
- Executed in 1973.
Provenance
Angela Westwater, New York
Private Collection, Dallas
Christie's, New York, 13 May 1981, Lot 161
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Dallas
Christie's, New York, 13 May 1981, Lot 161
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Exh. Cat., Kunsthalle Bern, Carl Andre: Sculpture 1958-1974, 1975, cat. no. 16, p. 75
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. Irregularities in the patina and discoloration to the copper are inherent to the nature of the medium and intended by the artist. There are a very small number of minor surface scuffs and rubs evident upon close inspection as is to be expected from the nature of the work’s execution and display.
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.