Details

Provenance

Gimpel Fils, London Private Collection

Exhibited

Dublin, Victor Waddington Gallery, Robert Adams , 12th - 22nd May 1954, cat. no.7.

Literature

Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams , The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.64, illustrated pp.152-3. Condition There has been a break to the face, which has been repaired. There is a star-shaped minor split to the underside of the figure and one or two other further inherent smaller splits to the wood, which appear to have been in-filled at some stage. There appears to be a wax in-fill to the figure's left leg. There are a few further very minor nicks and nips to the raised surfaces, visible upon close inspection. This excepting the work appears to be in good condition.<br><br>Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present 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. 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."

Catalog summary

Robert Adams Bather laburnum wood height: 31.5cm.; 12½in. Executed in 1948. Provenance Gimpel Fils, London Private Collection Exhibited Dublin, Victor Waddington Gallery, Robert Adams , 12th - 22nd May 1954, cat. no.7. Literature Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams , The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.64, illustrated pp.152-3. Condition There has been a break to the face, which has been repaired. There is a star-shaped minor split to the underside of the figure and one or two other further inherent smaller splits to the wood, which appear to have been in-filled at some stage. There appears to be a wax in-fill to the figure's left leg. There are a few further very minor nicks and nips to the raised surfaces, visible upon close inspection. This excepting the work appears to be in good condition.<br><br>Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present 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. 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."