Details

Provenance

Lo Giudice Gallery, New York Allan Stone Gallery, New York Vincella Miller, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1990

Literature

Julie Sylvester, John Chamberlain: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Sculpture 1954 - 1985 , New York, 1986, cat. no. 148, p. 74, illustrated Condition This sculpture is in very good condition. The weathered surfaces of the tin are typical of the nature of the artist's found material and inherent to the artist's process. The welds are secure. The work is soiled slightly overall from airborne dust and dirt. 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

John Chamberlain Untitled painted tin 10 3/4 x 13 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. 27.3 x 36.7 x 22.2 cm. Executed circa 1962. Provenance Lo Giudice Gallery, New York Allan Stone Gallery, New York Vincella Miller, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1990 Literature Julie Sylvester, John Chamberlain: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Sculpture 1954 - 1985 , New York, 1986, cat. no. 148, p. 74, illustrated Condition This sculpture is in very good condition. The weathered surfaces of the tin are typical of the nature of the artist's found material and inherent to the artist's process. The welds are secure. The work is soiled slightly overall from airborne dust and dirt. 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.