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Provenance

Marie-Christine Gennart, Brussels Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is darker in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some unobtrusive rub marks and surface scratches in isolated places. "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 “Sculpture, which is a relatively rare, even marginal human activity, has become a basic study of the material world. It is the slave of utilitarianism; it permits a journey of discovery that gives us a glimpse at the myriad of forms as yet unseen. If science attempts to explain the physics of our reality, it is sculpture and art in general that gives it value and meaning.” TONY CRAGG Patrick Elliott, Tony Cragg, Sculptures and Drawings , New Haven and London 2011, p. 1

Catalog summary

Tony Cragg Relatives incised with the artist's signature bronze 66 by 67 by 65 cm. 26 by 26 3/8 by 25 1/2 in. Executed in 2004. Provenance Marie-Christine Gennart, Brussels Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is darker in the original.<br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some unobtrusive rub marks and surface scratches in isolated places. "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 “Sculpture, which is a relatively rare, even marginal human activity, has become a basic study of the material world. It is the slave of utilitarianism; it permits a journey of discovery that gives us a glimpse at the myriad of forms as yet unseen. If science attempts to explain the physics of our reality, it is sculpture and art in general that gives it value and meaning.” TONY CRAGG Patrick Elliott, Tony Cragg, Sculptures and Drawings , New Haven and London 2011, p. 1