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Alexander Archipenko
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Archipenko
- LEDA ET LE CYGNE
inscribed Archipenko, dated 1938 and numbered 5/6
- bronze
- height (not incl. base): 33cm., 13in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, 21st June 2006, lot 386
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Alexander Archipenko, Fifty Creative Years 1908-1958, New York, 1960, illustration of another cast pl. 187
Alexander Archipenko: A Centennial Tribute (exhibition catalogue), National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. & Tel Aviv Museum, Tel Aviv, 1986-87, fig. 39, illustrated p. 82
Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Œuvre, Zweiter Teil, Frankfurt, 1997, no. 262, illustration of another cast p. 447
Alexander Archipenko (exhibition catalogue), Saarlandmuseum Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken, 2008-09, no. 87, illustration of another cast p. 149
Alexander Archipenko: A Centennial Tribute (exhibition catalogue), National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. & Tel Aviv Museum, Tel Aviv, 1986-87, fig. 39, illustrated p. 82
Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Œuvre, Zweiter Teil, Frankfurt, 1997, no. 262, illustration of another cast p. 447
Alexander Archipenko (exhibition catalogue), Saarlandmuseum Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken, 2008-09, no. 87, illustration of another cast p. 149
Condition
Attractive dark black and blue patina. Apart from some light patina wear to the extremities, particularly to the middle section, and two areas of discolouration above the signature, possibly due to old labels, this work is in good condition.
"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."