- 5023
SOFU TESHIGAHARA | Untitled
Estimate
220,000 - 420,000 HKD
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Description
- Sofu Teshigahara
- Untitled
- melded metal
- 111 by 20 by 18.5 cm. 43¾ by 7⅞ by 7¼ in.
- Executed in 1968.
Provenance
Private Collection
Christie's, Amsterdam, 3 June 2003, Lot 186
Private Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 1 April 2018, Lot 543
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Christie's, Amsterdam, 3 June 2003, Lot 186
Private Collection
Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 1 April 2018, Lot 543
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Minor accumulation of dirt is observed in and around irregular sculptural surface. Variation in tone of the sculpture's surface is intrinsic to the artist's chosen medium. Minor spots and stains are observed to be scarcely scattered over the surface of the sculpture's base.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"The recent sculpture of the master Sofu Teshigahara has served as a major step in establishing a new aesthetic. Until a new order is born, “adjacency” is the most abstract concept we have. The term “composition”, which now enjoys currency in aesthetics and art criticism, is too classical, and I am even of the opinion that it should be replaced with “arrangement”.
Michel Tapié, 1957
Michel Tapié, 1957