Details

Provenance

Gimpel Fils, London Private Collection, U.K., from whom acquired by the present owner, 2018

Literature

Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams , The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.450, p.212. Condition The board appears stable and all elements of the relief appear securely adhered. There is a fine horizontal split or incision to the lower circular element, possibly the Artist's intention. There is a vertical line to the right hand side of the composition that runs in line with the grain of the board, which may be a very minor surface crack. There are a few minor scuffs to the relief elements and a small number of faint scratches to the board. There are one or two nicks to the extreme corners of the board with one or two further more minor nicks to the extreme edges. There appears to be spots of staining or bloom to the vertical relief element in the red pigment. There is very light surface dust. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is unframed. 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 Two Circular Forms signed, titled and dated 1964 on the reverse painted and stained wooden relief construction 61 by 38cm.; 24 by 15in. Provenance Gimpel Fils, London Private Collection, U.K., from whom acquired by the present owner, 2018 Literature Alastair Grieve, The Sculpture of Robert Adams , The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.450, p.212. Condition The board appears stable and all elements of the relief appear securely adhered. There is a fine horizontal split or incision to the lower circular element, possibly the Artist's intention. There is a vertical line to the right hand side of the composition that runs in line with the grain of the board, which may be a very minor surface crack. There are a few minor scuffs to the relief elements and a small number of faint scratches to the board. There are one or two nicks to the extreme corners of the board with one or two further more minor nicks to the extreme edges. There appears to be spots of staining or bloom to the vertical relief element in the red pigment. There is very light surface dust. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is unframed. 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."