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THBHarry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Bent Wire Sculpture
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LiveNov 17, 2021
Freeman’s November 17 Modern and Contemporary Art auction offers something for collectors of all stripes, from Pop Art aficionados to connoisseurs of European Early Modernism. Curated by David Weiss, Senior Vice President and Head of Sale for the Modern and Contemporary Art department at Freeman's. Freeman's info@freemansauction.com
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- Lot Description
Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Bent Wire Sculpture
Brass coated steel wire.
Executed c. 1950s.
height: 11 3/4 in. (29.8cm)
width: 15 1/2 in. (39.4cm)
depth: 12 in. (30.5cm)
(dimensions include base)Provenance
Mangel Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Collection of Philip D. Jamison, Jr., West Chester, Pennsylvania (acquired from the above in 2006).
Property from the Estate of Philip D. Jamison, Jr.
Footnote:Note
This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Harry Bertoia Foundation, signed by Celia Bertoia, Director, and dated November 3, 2021 and will be included in the upcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist's work.
Please see lot 39A for more information about this artist and collection.
Condition report:In generally good overall condition, with hue patina variations. Most surfaces are gold in color, and numerous areas of surfaces are brownish in color. The flat medallion-like piece has raised reddish circular areas, presumably inherent to process. The raised blackish and golden areas of the hanging medallion is consistent with artist’s process. Sculpture appears to be in original form and sits evenly on three “legs”.
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