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JAMES TOWER | Tidemarks
估價
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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描述
- James Tower
- Tidemarks
- signed, dated 85 and inscribed; also signed and numbered on a label attached to the base
- earthenware with a black and white tin glaze
- height: 53.5cm.; 21in.
來源
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the late owners, 13th January 1986
展覽
London, Gimpel Fils, James Tower Ceramics, 19th November 1985 - 11th January 1986, un-numbered exhibition;
Bexhill on Sea, De La Warr Pavilion, James Tower, Shape and Surface, 25th October - 29th November 1998, un-numbered exhibition.
Bexhill on Sea, De La Warr Pavilion, James Tower, Shape and Surface, 25th October - 29th November 1998, un-numbered exhibition.
出版
Timothy Wilcox, The Ceramic Art of James Tower, Lund Humphries, Farnham, 2012, cat. no.184, illustrated pp.121, 165.
Condition
Structurally sound, with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. There are instances of a light crackle to the glaze, in keeping with the Artists's materials and techniques. There are some minor glaze imperfections to the back of the form, only visible upon extremely close inspection. The work appears in excellent overall condition. The work is freestanding. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
We are grateful to Timothy Wilcox for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work. In September 2019, Victoria Art Gallery in Bath will host a retrospective exhibition of James Tower's work, including ceramics, sculpture and works on paper.