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Ann Sperry (b. 1950): The Bird Cage

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Item Details

Description

Ann Sperry (b. 1950): The Bird Cage

Welded painted stainless steel, mild steel, fabric and wood in two parts; and The Bird Cage Project Isometric Drawing, 1986, blueprint, signed 'Ann Sperry'.

Sculpture 7 ft. 6 in. x 35 x 27 in.; drawing 23 x 21 in. (sight), 30 1/4 x 28 in. (frame).

Note: The sculpture cage designed by Ann Sperry and fabricated by David Schafers. Ann Sperry is known for her bold, large-scale welded pieces.

The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty at STAIR: A Lifetime of Connoisseurship, Curiosity and Collecting

Historical Design, New York, 2006.

The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty.

Condition

Minor wear pitting and rusting throughout. The top will need to be bolted to the base. Lacking bolts. The drawing with creasing and not examined out of frame.

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.