Fall Southern Estates & Collections: Session III
Thu, Oct 31, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 868
John Eric Byers (NY, b. 1959), Carved Wood Sphere Sculpture
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of Bob Herron, Savannah, Boston and Paris
Description:
John Eric Byers (NY, b. 1959), Carved Wood Sphere Sculpture, three carved and painted wood spheres on a painted wood shelf, the spheres initial stamped and dated 'JB, 03'. Diameter of spheres: 5 1/2 in. Provenance: purchased from Gallery Naga in the 1990's.Heralded as a leading American artist working in wood, permanent collections include the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Museum of Arts and Design. Numerous awards include a Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award, New York Foundation of the Arts Awards, and inclusion in the Smithsonian's Oral Archives of American Arts. Mastering his personal aesthetic for four decades, John's individually hand-made work is guided by purity in form, surface texture, structure, and respect for use of materials. (johnericbyers.com)
Measurements: Height: overall on shelf 8 in. x Width: 22 in. x Depth: 6 in.
Condition:
Good condition, minor wear to edges of shelf, the triangle motif ball with three thin age cracks to wood, the black green and yellow ball with one thin age crack to wood, some faint craquelure to paint on all.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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