Modern + Contemporary Art & Design
Sat, May 20, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 579
Harry Bertoia Tree Sculpture
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Harry Bertoia (1915-1978)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent; 1970s per Certificate
Country of origin; materials: American; melt-formed beryllium-copper rods
Dimensions (H, W, D): 9.25"h, 4.5"w, 4"d
Additional Information: Work is titled "Harry Bertoia's Melt-Formed Tree," so named by his son Val. Lot is accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity issued by Val Bertoia/Bertoia Studios, Bally, Pennsylvania, dated 2.9.2023. Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida.
The consignor held an extensive collection of works by Harry Bertoia. A sampling of these is shown in the listing photos.
Spring 2023 Auction Series
- Sat. May 6: Tupperware Corporate Collection: 1970s-1990s
- Sat. May 20: Modern & Contemporary Art + Design
- Now consigning: Fall 2023 Modern & Contemporary Art + Design
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Condition
very good, patina to metal
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