ROBERT ADAMS | POLARITY

ROBERT ADAMS
1917-1984
POLARITY

painted steel
height: 213.5cm.; 84in.
Executed in 1968, the present work is unique.

Condition Report:
The work appears to be sound. There are one or two very minor welding imperfections to the extreme edge of the bottom element, with some tiny very minor traces of very light rubbing, with one or two instances of light loss to the paint surface to the extreme edges , only visible upon extremely close inspection. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.

The work is freestanding.

Please contact 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.
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Provenance:
Gimpel Fils, London

Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher, Texas

Their sale, Sotheby's New York, 9th May 2008, lot 3, where acquired by the present owner