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Alexander Archipenko
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Archipenko
- Seated Black Torso
- inscribed Archipenko, dated 1909, numbered 7 and inscribed Certificat no. A
- bronze
- height: 38.3cm., 15in.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1972)
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1972)
Literature
Alexander Archipenko (exhibition catalogue), Perls Galleries, New York, 1959, no. 1, illustration of another cast
Alexander Archipenko, Archipenko, Fifty Creative Years, 1908-1958, New York, 1960, no. 112, illustration of another cast (titled Black Seated Torso)
Guy Habasque, "Archipenko" in L'Oeil 18, June 1961, illustration of another cast no. S. 38 (titled Torse noir assise)
Alexander Archipenko Bronzes (exhibition catalogue), Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1969-70, no. 3, illustration of another cast
Albert E. Elsen, Origins of Modern Sculpture: Pioneers and Premises, New York, 1974, no. 98, illustration of another cast
Donald Karshan, "Les Révolutions d'Alexandre Archipenko" in Plaisir de France 40, July 1974, no. S. 12, illustration of another cast (titled Torse noir assise)
Katherine Jánszky Michaelsen, Archipenko: A Study of the Early Works 1908-1920, New York, 1977, no. S. 29, illustration of another cast (titled Seated Torso)
Werner Schnell, Der Torso als Problem der Modernen Plastik, Berlin, 1980, no. 169, illustration of another cast (titled Torse noir assise)
Donald Karshan, Archipenko: Sculpture, Drawing & Prints, 1908-1963, Kentucky, 1985, no. 3, illustrations of another cast pp. 12-14
Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Œuvre, Frankfurt, 1997, no. 11, illustration of another cast p. 37
Alexander Archipenko: Vision and Continuity (exhibition catalogue), The Ukranian Museum, New York, 2006, no. 10, illustration of another cast p. 157
Alexander Archipenko, Archipenko, Fifty Creative Years, 1908-1958, New York, 1960, no. 112, illustration of another cast (titled Black Seated Torso)
Guy Habasque, "Archipenko" in L'Oeil 18, June 1961, illustration of another cast no. S. 38 (titled Torse noir assise)
Alexander Archipenko Bronzes (exhibition catalogue), Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1969-70, no. 3, illustration of another cast
Albert E. Elsen, Origins of Modern Sculpture: Pioneers and Premises, New York, 1974, no. 98, illustration of another cast
Donald Karshan, "Les Révolutions d'Alexandre Archipenko" in Plaisir de France 40, July 1974, no. S. 12, illustration of another cast (titled Torse noir assise)
Katherine Jánszky Michaelsen, Archipenko: A Study of the Early Works 1908-1920, New York, 1977, no. S. 29, illustration of another cast (titled Seated Torso)
Werner Schnell, Der Torso als Problem der Modernen Plastik, Berlin, 1980, no. 169, illustration of another cast (titled Torse noir assise)
Donald Karshan, Archipenko: Sculpture, Drawing & Prints, 1908-1963, Kentucky, 1985, no. 3, illustrations of another cast pp. 12-14
Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Œuvre, Frankfurt, 1997, no. 11, illustration of another cast p. 37
Alexander Archipenko: Vision and Continuity (exhibition catalogue), The Ukranian Museum, New York, 2006, no. 10, illustration of another cast p. 157
Condition
Attractive black patina. There are some scratches on the base and sitter's proper right arm, some light handling wear, notably to the top of the head and protruding edges, and some dust in the crevices. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."