Lot 273
- 273
Barry Flanagan
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
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Description
- Barry Flanagan
- Small Nijinski Hare
- stamped with the foundry mark on the right foot; stamped with the number A/P and foundry mark on the base
- bronze
- 66 1/2 by 35 by 23 in. 168.9 by 88.9 by 58.4 cm.
- Executed in 1989-1990, this work is an artist's cast from an edition of 9, plus 3 artist's casts.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired by the present owner fro♏m the above in September 1992
Exhibited
Tokyo, Fuji Television Gallery, Barry Flanagan, October - December 1991, cat. no. 5, illustrated in color (3/9 exhibited)
Montreal, Landau Fine Art, Barry Flanagan, October - December 1992, p. 23, illustrated in color (9/9 exhibited)
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, All for Art! Our Great Private Collectors Share Their Works, December 2007 - February 2008, cat. no. 228, p. 201, illustrated in color (6/9 exhibited)
Montreal, Landau Fine Art, Barry Flanagan, October - December 1992, p. 23, illustrated in color (9/9 exhibited)
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, All for Art! Our Great Private Collectors Share Their Works, December 2007 - February 2008, cat. no. 228, p. 201, illustrated in color (6/9 exhibited)
Literature
F. Camard, "La Villa Marel de Rob Mallet-Stevens," Galeries Magazine, October - November 1992, pp. 76 and 81, illustrated
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Guide, 2003, p. 16, illustrated in color
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Guide, 2003, p. 16, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of mild oxidation as well as accretions in the crevices from having been exposed to the natural elements. Minor evidence of pitting is evidence in the surface, inherent to the casting process. Additionally, there are few minor scattered unobtrusive abrasions.
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.