The Davis Art Foundation supports organizations including The Sculpture Center, Cleveland and The Artist Archives of the Western Reserve.
Buyers of this lot may be entitled to claim a charitable contribution deduction for the hammer price, but such deduction will be limited to the excess of the hammer price paid for the lot over its fair market value. In accordance with applicable IRS regulations, Phillips has provided a good faith estimate of the fair market value for each lot, which is the mean of the pre‐sale estimates relating to that lot. Buyers will have until May 16, 2023, inclusively, to indicate to The Bernice and David E Davis Art Foundation in writing, their wish to benefit from this charitable contribution deduction by sending an email to Carl Einstein, Davis Art Foundation at cpe47@einsteinandburtllc.com. Bidders are advised to consult with their own tax advisors to determine the application of the tax law to their own specific circumstances and whether a charitable contribution deduction is available.
David E. Davis, Cleveland (gifted by the artist circa 1973)
The Bernice and David E. Davis Art Foundation
Cleveland, The Sculpture Center, Private Collections: Privately Owned Modern Sculpture in Public View, December 17, 2004–January 21, 2005
Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, The Isamu Noguchi Catalogue Raisonné, digital, ongoing, no. 727-1-M (illustrated)
