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TONY SMITH | Marriage
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Tony Smith
- Marriage
- stamped with the artist's signature, date 1961 and number 5/9 on the lower vertical edge
- bronze with black patina
- 20 by 20 by 24 in. 50.8 by 50.8 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 1961, this work is number 5 from an edition of 9.
Provenance
Galería Cayón, Madrid
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Xavier Fourcade, Inc.; New York, Paula Cooper Gallery; Los Angeles, Margo Leavin Gallery, Tony Smith: Selected Sculptures: 1961-1973, Part I, October - November 1985, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. Under close inspection, there are scattered surface abrasions, hairline surface scratches and very minor losses to the patina along the extreme edges. Along the vertical standalone leg, there is a 0.75-inch horizontal scratch 4-inches from the top and 1.5-inches from the left edge. There are scattered scratches along the legs of the flat arc where the artist’s name is incised. There is minor evidence of discoloration to the patina in scattered areas.
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.
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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.
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.