HARRY BERTOIA | Untitled (Willow)

Nancy N. Schiffer and Val O. Bertoia, The World of Bertoia, Atglen, PA, 2003, p. 167 (for a monoprint of the form)
Harry Bertoia: Decisi Che Una Sedia Non Poteva Bastare, exh. cat., Museo Civico d'Arte, Prodenone, 2009, pp. 174-175 (for related examples)
Celia Bertoia, The Life and Work of Harry Bertoia: The Man, The Artist, The Visionary, Atglen, PA, 2015, p. 153 (for a related example)

Overall in very good condition. Several of the wires hang below the bottom circumference of the work, as is common with the material due to the nature of construction and not visually obtrusive. The baseplate is in excellent condition with some light surface scratches and scuffing, and the rod with very slight faint discolorations, consistent with age and handling and not visually distracting. The present model shows an amusing take on organic forms found in nature.
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.

This lot is offered together with a certificate of authenticity from the Harry Bertoia Foundation, Bozeman, Montana.