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THBEric Parks, "Elvis," Pewter Sculpture
Lot 737
About Seller
Ahlers & Ogletree
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$800 - $1,200
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| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
About Auction
Live
By Ahlers & Ogletree
Aug 6, 2017 - Aug 7, 2017
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2017-08-06 11:00:00
2017-08-07 11:00:00
America/New_York
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- Lot Description
Eric Parks (American, born 1948- ) - "Elvis" - 1977, pewter, signed, dated, and inscribed "Memphis development Foundation Memphis, Tenn." A small pewter sculpture depicting Elvis Presley, with his left arm raised and a guitar in his left. Approximate height 8.375", width 2.75", depth 3". Note: This sculpture is one of eight replicas of a 25' bronze sculpture designed by the artist for the Memphis Development Foundation to memorialize Elvis in the city. The project was to cost in excess of $10.5 million dollars, and was to be set on the riverfront. Replicas were to be gifted to anyone who donated $25 to the project. Before the casting process could commence on the 25' sculpture, the Presley estate sued the Foundation, saying they alone held the right to distribution of the late star's image, and the project was stopped altogether. As the project was not completed, the only replicas created were the original eight. According to a letter from the consignor, this example was the artist's personal replica, which he gifted to the consignor, who was at the time an employee of the Foundation. The original letter is included with the lot, in addition to an artist information sheet, a resolution, and 3 certificates of authenticity regarding the statuettes, in addition to multiple photographs documenting the creation of the maquette. Two additional sculptures, approximately 2" tall, are believed to have been created as well, though the whereabouts are unknown.Condition report statements are provided as a courtesy to interested clients by request - these reports state our professional opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. As such, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is not responsible for any omissions or errors to these condition reports. It is important to note that the absence of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. Prior to bidding, please consult the additional photos provided and ask all pertinent questions (i.e. condition, size, etc.). Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, please see our website for a list of shipping companies. For a condition report, please email Condition@AandOauctions.com. For additional photos, please email Photos@AandOauctions.com. Please note, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery sells items at a rate of approximately 80 to 100 lots per hour in a live auction setting. Since the auction moves quickly, online bidding platforms are,at times, unable to keep up with the pace. To avoid potential disappointment when bidding on an online platform, consider placing a realistic absentee bid in advance of the sale. Priority, in regards to bidding, goes to in-house floor bidders. Occasionally, the auctioneer may reject a live online bid and/or reopen a lot after the close of online bidding (typically due to a missed in-house floor bid). Due to this possibility, at times the online bidding platform will show an online bidder as the winning bid when they are not. All final winning bidders will be notified via invoicing from Ahlers & Ogletree typically by the Monday immediately following the sale. To bid with Ahlers & Ogletree as a phone or absentee bidder, please feel free to email us at bid@AandOAuctions.com. Lastly, please make sure to read over our firm's Terms and Conditions of Sale before bidding.
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