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ROBERT ADAMS | Slim Bronze/Hatchet Form
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adams
- Slim Bronze/Hatchet Form
- signed with initial, dated 71 and numbered 1/6
- polished bronze
- height (including base): 32.5cm.; 13in.; length: 44.5cm.; 17½in.
- Conceived in 1971, the present work is number 1 from the edition of 6 + 0.
Provenance
Acquired by the late owner in the late 1970s or early 1980s
Exhibited
Northampton, City Art Gallery, Robert Adams, Restrospective Exhibition, January - March 1971, cat. no.74 (another cast), with tour to Sheffield, Newcastle upon Tyne and the Camden Arts Centre, London;
Paris, Parc Floral de Vincennes, Nouvelles Réalités 25ème Salon, 13th May - 13th June (another cast) (details untraced);
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams, 29th May - 22nd June 1974, cat. no.2 (another cast);
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, Robert Adams, 17th September - 5th October 1974, cat. no.2 (another cast).
Paris, Parc Floral de Vincennes, Nouvelles Réalités 25ème Salon, 13th May - 13th June (another cast) (details untraced);
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams, 29th May - 22nd June 1974, cat. no.2 (another cast);
New York, Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, Robert Adams, 17th September - 5th October 1974, cat. no.2 (another cast).
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, pp.123, 230, illustrated p.124 (another cast).
Condition
The sculpture appears sound. There are one or two minute nicks to the extreme upper edge of the work, with possible further more minor instances elsewhere. There is light pitting to the surface of the sculpture. There are a few minor flecks of oxidisation. There are handling marks and cleaning marks throughout the work and light scratches in places. It would benefit from a polish. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is affixed to the Artist's wooden base. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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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."