Details

Provenance

Paula Cooper Gallery, New York Peder Bonnier Inc., New York Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1980) Sotheby's, New York, May 12, 2004, Lot 13 Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Annandale-on-Hudson, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, The Prying Game , February 1998 Annandale-on-Hudson, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Odradek, September - December 1998 Condition This sculpture is in very good condition. The blue Plexiglas on the sides of all units has recently been replaced by Peter Ballantine, Judd's former assistant and fabricator, with color matched to the artist's original intent. As is typical for the artist's installations, the galvanized iron surface has some scattered light rubs and discolorations from handling but relatively very few.<br>Please note that this lot is accompanied by a technical drawing done by the artist which is related to this work. 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.

Catalog summary

Donald Judd Untitled galvanized iron and blue plexiglass in 10 parts each: 6 x 27 x 24 in. 15.2 x 70 x 68.6 cm. overall: 120 x 27 x 24 in. 304.8 x 70 x 68.76 cm. Executed in 1980, this work is stamped JUDD and Bernstein Bros. Inc. JO 80-4 on the reverse of each unit. Provenance Paula Cooper Gallery, New York Peder Bonnier Inc., New York Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1980) Sotheby's, New York, May 12, 2004, Lot 13 Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited Annandale-on-Hudson, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, The Prying Game , February 1998 Annandale-on-Hudson, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Odradek, September - December 1998 Condition This sculpture is in very good condition. The blue Plexiglas on the sides of all units has recently been replaced by Peter Ballantine, Judd's former assistant and fabricator, with color matched to the artist's original intent. As is typical for the artist's installations, the galvanized iron surface has some scattered light rubs and discolorations from handling but relatively very few.<br>Please note that this lot is accompanied by a technical drawing done by the artist which is related to this work. 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.