Details

Provenance

Michael Stevenson, Cape Town, 2003 Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Cape Town, Michael Stevenson, Speculum , 2003 Condition This sculpture is made of African hardwoods that are carved and burned by the artist. In the areas where the wood was burned, there remains a thin layer of soot which is considered to be the intention of the artist. On the gilded parts which form the shield in this work, there are a minor cracks visible upon close examination. A small part of the crest in the lower region was detached and has been restored by a professional guilder. "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

Wim Botha Mnemonic reconstruction (from memory) African hardwoods, gilded polyester resin 112 by 198 by 13cm., 44¼ by 78 by 5¼in. Executed in 2003 Provenance Michael Stevenson, Cape Town, 2003 Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Cape Town, Michael Stevenson, Speculum , 2003 Condition This sculpture is made of African hardwoods that are carved and burned by the artist. In the areas where the wood was burned, there remains a thin layer of soot which is considered to be the intention of the artist. On the gilded parts which form the shield in this work, there are a minor cracks visible upon close examination. A small part of the crest in the lower region was detached and has been restored by a professional guilder. "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."