Details

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist

Exhibited

Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle; Dresden-Albertinum, Staatlliche Kunstsammlungen, John Chamberlain , May - July 1991, cat. no. 12, p. 54, illustrated in color New York, Allan Stone Gallery, John Chamberlain: Early Works , October - December 2003, pl. 18, n.p., illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. All of the elements are stable and secure. The crushed and weathered painted components show signs of corrosion, paint loss, scratches and abrasion, which are inherent to the artwork. The work is set on a white wood base. 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 metal 7 by 6 3/4 by 8 1/4 in. 17.8 by 17.1 by 21 cm. Executed circa 1960. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist Exhibited Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle; Dresden-Albertinum, Staatlliche Kunstsammlungen, John Chamberlain , May - July 1991, cat. no. 12, p. 54, illustrated in color New York, Allan Stone Gallery, John Chamberlain: Early Works , October - December 2003, pl. 18, n.p., illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. All of the elements are stable and secure. The crushed and weathered painted components show signs of corrosion, paint loss, scratches and abrasion, which are inherent to the artwork. The work is set on a white wood base. 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.