Robert Adams
Climbing Forms , 1962 (Executed)
Lot #135 |
2013-11-12 |
Sotheby's, London
Defining Taste
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
GBP 12,000 - 18,000 (currency of sale)
USD 18,768 - 28,152 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L13232
Auction name: Defining Taste
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2013-11-12
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: height: 264cm., 104in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
264
Height In Inches:
104
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Edition: Unique
Edition notes: The present work is unique.
Year notes: Executed in 1962.
Provenance
Allentown Art Museum, to whom gifted by C. Vaughn Converse in 1972
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams , November 1962, cat. no.2; New York, Bertha Schaefer, Robert Adams , 12th March - 6th April 1963, cat. no.2.
Literature
Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams , The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.390, illustrated. Condition Structurally sound.<br><br>There is very minor dust to the crevices and minor rubbing to the base, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition. "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 Climbing Forms bronzed steel height: 264cm., 104in. Executed in 1962, the present work is unique. Provenance Allentown Art Museum, to whom gifted by C. Vaughn Converse in 1972 Exhibited London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams , November 1962, cat. no.2; New York, Bertha Schaefer, Robert Adams , 12th March - 6th April 1963, cat. no.2. Literature Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams , The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.390, illustrated. Condition Structurally sound.<br><br>There is very minor dust to the crevices and minor rubbing to the base, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition. "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."