Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Untitled (Tonal Sound Sculpture)

About Auction

Live

Modern and Contemporary Art

By Freeman's

Nov 17, 2021

Set Reminder 2021-11-17 11:00:00 2021-11-17 11:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Modern and Contemporary Art https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/freemans/modern-and-contemporary-art-7788
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

View Full Catalog (80)

• Lot Description
  Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978) Untitled (Tonal Sound Sculpture)

  Beryllium copper rods silvered to brass base.
  Executed c. 1975-78.
  
  height: 103 in. (261.62 cm)
  width: 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm)
  depth: 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm)

  
  
  

  Provenance
  
  The Artist.
  Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above).
  "Fine European & American Paintings," Freeman's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 4, 2005, lot 75.
  Collection of Philip D. Jamison, Jr., West Chester, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above sale).
  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. The lot is also accompanied by an original drawing and letter from the artist.

  Freeman's is honored to offer the following five lots from the Estate of Philip D. Jamison, Jr. A Philadelphia College of Art-trained painter, celebrated for his Chester County landscapes, Mr. Jamison was a frequent visitor to Freeman’s and an ardent collector of modern American artists, including Horace Pippin, Arthur Beecher Carles and Harry Bertoia.

  
  
  Condition report:

  In generally good overall condition. While the rods are generally straight, we note that some rods are leaning inwards and some rods are leaning outward so that the rods do not stand in a straight line, vis-à-vis how they are set in the base. The cattails have color variations with brown "rings" at and near the bottom of each cattail. Under each cattail there is some verdigris. There are some scattered spotting/ oxidation / surface patina variations throughout. These variations are consistent with other works by Bertoia. There are visible scratches to parts of surface of base and some generally small areas of verdigris along parts of edges of base.

• Shipping Info

  • No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/ her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a third-party storage facility, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of 2% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’ possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code.

• Buyer's Premium

  • Hammer Price	Premium (%)
    $0	29.00
    $600,000	23.00
    $3,000,000	15.00