David Smith
Untitled , 1961 (Executed)
Lot #119 |
2010-11-10 |
Sotheby's, New York
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
USD 50,000 - 70,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08679
Auction name: Contemporary Art Day Auction
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2010-11-10
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: 7 by 4 by 1 1/8 in. 17.8 by 10.2 by 2.9 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
17.8
Width In Centimeters:
10.2
Depth In Centimeters:
2.9
Height In Inches:
7.008
Width In Inches:
4.016
Depth In Inches:
1.142
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Year notes: Executed in 1961.
Provenance
Gift of the artist
Exhibited
Mountainville, New York, Storm King Art Center, David Smith Exhibition , May - October 1976, checklist, p. 8
Literature
Rosalind E. Krauss, The Sculpture of David Smith: A Catalogue Raisonn Ă© , New York, 1977, cat. no. 543, p. 98 Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of scattered oxidation to the surface. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalog summary
David Smith Untitled incised with the artist's name, date '61 and at Bolton 1961, dedication For Ken Noland and inscription You Me Uccello on the base steel 7 by 4 by 1 1/8 in. 17.8 by 10.2 by 2.9 cm. Provenance Gift of the artist Exhibited Mountainville, New York, Storm King Art Center, David Smith Exhibition , May - October 1976, checklist, p. 8 Literature Rosalind E. Krauss, The Sculpture of David Smith: A Catalogue Raisonn Ă© , New York, 1977, cat. no. 543, p. 98 Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of scattered oxidation to the surface. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.