Details

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist

Exhibited

New York, Allan Stone Gallery, John Chamberlain: Early Works , October - December 2003, cat. no. 22, n.p., illustrated in color

Literature

Julie Sylvester, John Chamberlain: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Sculpture , 1954- 1985, New York, 1986, cat. no. 680, p. 187, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. All of the elements are stable and secure. There is a small white element, visible in the far right center in the catalogue illustration which is slightly loose but secure. The crushed and weathered painted and chromed-plated components show signs of corrosion, paint loss, scratches and abrasion, which are inherent to the artwork. 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 Tonk painted steel 6 1/2 by 9 by 5 in. 16.5 by 22.9 by 12.7 cm. Executed circa 1981. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist Exhibited New York, Allan Stone Gallery, John Chamberlain: Early Works , October - December 2003, cat. no. 22, n.p., illustrated in color Literature Julie Sylvester, John Chamberlain: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Sculpture , 1954- 1985, New York, 1986, cat. no. 680, p. 187, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good and sound condition overall. All of the elements are stable and secure. There is a small white element, visible in the far right center in the catalogue illustration which is slightly loose but secure. The crushed and weathered painted and chromed-plated components show signs of corrosion, paint loss, scratches and abrasion, which are inherent to the artwork. 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.