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GERALD LAING | Red Axes
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerald Laing
- Red Axes
- signed Gerald Laing, dated 1967, titled RED AXES and inscribed #202 NYC on the reverse
- lacquered aluminium and chrome on brass, formica-veneered plywood boxes
- 124.5 by 173.5cm., 49 by 68½in.
Provenance
Richard Feigen Gallery, New York
Sotheby's London, 5 July 1973, lot 104
Sotheby's London, 5 December 1986, lot 748, possibly
David Ennis-Jones
Private Collection
Christie's, London, 11 July 2013, lot 164
Sotheby's London, 5 July 1973, lot 104
Sotheby's London, 5 December 1986, lot 748, possibly
David Ennis-Jones
Private Collection
Christie's, London, 11 July 2013, lot 164
Exhibited
New York, Richard Feigen Gallery, 1968, (details untraced)
London, The Fine Art Society, Gerald Laing 1936–2011: A Retrospective, 19 September - 13 October 2016, no.39, illustrated
London, The Fine Art Society, Gerald Laing 1936–2011: A Retrospective, 19 September - 13 October 2016, no.39, illustrated
Literature
David Knight (ed.), Gerald Laing - Catalogue Raisonné, London, 2017, p.138, no.210, illustrated
Condition
The support appears to be sound. There are some light scuffs and scratches to the aluminium shapes, most probably the result of insensitive cleaning. There is a very small scuff with some possible associated paint loss in the lower right corner of the leftmost red shape. There is some light surface dirt throughout and some studio matter. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is held within the Artist's wooden frame and further plexiglass case. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."