31076: Tony Rosenthal (1914-2009) Maquette for "Hammars
Tony Rosenthal (1914-2009) Maquette for "Hammarskjold", 1977 Welded steel 24 inches (61.0 cm) high "On a visit to New York City in 1983, just before moving here, friends took me for a celebratory night out in the East Village. The night ended/morning began with the ceremonial rotating of the large black cube on Astor Place. I had no idea that the sculpture, Alamo, was by Tony Rosenthal, or that years later I'd find several of his beautiful sculptures in the G.E. collection, dispersed around different facilities. In time, we brought together all 6 pieces for a long-lasting installation in a high priority location." - Glenn Macura, Curator, G.E. Corporate Art CollectionHID03101062020© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Presents well. Minor surface scratching and dust accumulation. Sculpture is approximately 15 inches wide and 6 inches deep.
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Tony Rosenthal (1914-2009) Maquette for "Hammarskjold", 1977 Welded steel 24 inches (61.0 cm) high "On a visit to New York City in 1983, just before moving here, friends took me for a celebratory night out in the East Village. The night ended/morning began with the ceremonial rotating of the large black cube on Astor Place. I had no idea that the sculpture, Alamo, was by Tony Rosenthal, or that years later I'd find several of his beautiful sculptures in the G.E. collection, dispersed around different facilities. In time, we brought together all 6 pieces for a long-lasting installation in a high priority location." - Glenn Macura, Curator, G.E. Corporate Art CollectionHID03101062020© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Presents well. Minor surface scratching and dust accumulation. Sculpture is approximately 15 inches wide and 6 inches deep.
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer's Premium per Lot:25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
