Lot 152
- 152
Robert Adams
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Adams
- Spiral Form No. 1
- tinned steel
- height: 25cm.; 10in.
- Executed in 1960, the present work is unique.
Provenance
The Artist's Estate
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2005
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2005
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams and Pierre Courtin, September 1960, cat. no.13;
Hull, Ferens Art Gallery and Newcastle, Hatton Gallery, Retrospective Exhibition of Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings, 15th April - 7th May 1961, cat. no.39;
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams - A Retrospective, 15th February - 5th April 2003, cat. no.27.
Hull, Ferens Art Gallery and Newcastle, Hatton Gallery, Retrospective Exhibition of Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings, 15th April - 7th May 1961, cat. no.39;
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams - A Retrospective, 15th February - 5th April 2003, cat. no.27.
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams, The Henry Moore Foundation in asso🐼ciation with Lund Humphries, London, 1992,🌼 cat. no.311, illustrated p.193.
Condition
All of the elements are sound and secure. There is some minor wear to the tips of the edges but the sculpture is in otheriwse good overall condition.
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"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."