Lot 143
- 143
John Chamberlain
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- John Chamberlain
- Boy Spotwelder
- painted chrome steel
- 28 by 46 1/2 by 41 in. 71.1 by 118.1 by 104.1 cm.
- Executed in 2004.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in 2005
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. The scattered signs of wear, such as scratches, paint losses and oxidation are inherent to the nature of the found materials and the artist's process. All elements are stable and secure.
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.
Catalogue Note
"I wasn't interested in car parts per se, I was interested in either the color or the shape or the amount...Just the sheet metal. It already had a coat of paint on it. And some of it was formed...I believe that common materials are the best materials."
John Chamberlain