Lot 157
- 157
Martha Boto (1925-2004)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Martha Boto
- Optique lumino-dinamique
- signed, titled and dated Paris 1966 on the reverse
- 25 1/2 by 25 5/8 by 16 3/8 in.
- (64.6 by 65 by 41.5 cm)
painted wood box with aluminum cylinders, perforated metal and plexiglass
Provenance
Galerie Denise René, Paris
Sale: Kunsthaus Dr. Eric Steinfels, Zürich, Bilder, Plastiken, Objekte und Tapisserien aus der Sammlung Denise René, Paris, April 17, 1980, lot 10, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sale: Kunsthaus Dr. Eric Steinfels, Zürich, Bilder, Plastiken, Objekte und Tapisserien aus der Sammlung Denise René, Paris, April 17, 1980, lot 10, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Denise René, Martha Boto, February 11-March 20, 1969, no. 15, illustrated
Paris, Paris Art Center, Carte Blanche to Denise René - Geometric and Kinetic Adventure, May 16-June 28, 1984, p. 85, illustrated in color
Paris, Paris Art Center, Carte Blanche to Denise René - Geometric and Kinetic Adventure, May 16-June 28, 1984, p. 85, illustrated in color
Condition
There are several scuffs and smudges to the outside of the box. There is old tape residue to the upper right corner of the plexiglass and several scratches to the bottom of the plexiglass. The majority of the metal cylinders are held together by tape and in some areas the cylinders are beginning to separate slightly at the seam particularly in the third row, third cylinder from the left. Overall this work appears to be in good condition. This work uses 220 volts.
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.
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.