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Provenance

Galería Carreras Múgica, Bilbao (acquired directly from the artist) Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are very fine cracks in places throughout, inherent to the artist's working process. There is a very small loss on the back of the extreme left edge and a further tiny loss to the bottom left centre. There are light rub marks surrounding each of the four rods that support the sculpture. There is a further tiny rub mark towards the lower centre of the left edge, visible in the catalogue illustration. "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." Catalogue Note This work is registered in the archives of the Museo Chillida-Leku, Hernani under number 1979.036 "Space in the Lurras is worked on two fronts, in a double language: that of the perforation, the cut of the knife that opens and excavates them - and that of the imprint, with the oxide of copper that marks a black space." Kosme de Barañano, 'Eduardo Chillida', in: Exhibition Catalogue, Madrid, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía; Bilbao, Museo Guggenheim, Chillida, 1948-1998 , 1998-99, p. 40

Catalog summary

Eduardo Chillida Oxido signed with the artist's monogram fired clay and copper oxide 46.5 by 46.5 by 9.5cm.; 18¼ by 18¼ by 3¾in. Executed in 1979. Provenance Galería Carreras Múgica, Bilbao (acquired directly from the artist) Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are very fine cracks in places throughout, inherent to the artist's working process. There is a very small loss on the back of the extreme left edge and a further tiny loss to the bottom left centre. There are light rub marks surrounding each of the four rods that support the sculpture. There is a further tiny rub mark towards the lower centre of the left edge, visible in the catalogue illustration. "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." Catalogue Note This work is registered in the archives of the Museo Chillida-Leku, Hernani under number 1979.036 "Space in the Lurras is worked on two fronts, in a double language: that of the perforation, the cut of the knife that opens and excavates them - and that of the imprint, with the oxide of copper that marks a black space." Kosme de Barañano, 'Eduardo Chillida', in: Exhibition Catalogue, Madrid, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía; Bilbao, Museo Guggenheim, Chillida, 1948-1998 , 1998-99, p. 40