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Franz West
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Franz West
- Telefonsculpturen
papier maché, plaster, gauze and acrylic paint, in two parts, with wood and iron table
- overall: 136.5 by 157 by 75.9cm.; 53 1/2 by 61 3/4 by 79 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1995.
Provenance
Juana Aizpuru, Madrid
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1996
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1996
Exhibited
Otterloo, Kröller-Müller Museum, Franz West Proforma, 1996-1997
Porto, Fondação de Serralves, Franz West, 1997-1998, pp. 105 & 140, illustrated illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the cataogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition.
Right sculpture: There is cracking and lifting to the yellow pigment at the bottom of the sculpture. There are some further light cracks to the opposite side.
Left sculpture: There are a few very light drying cracks scattered in places throughout the sculpture. There is light rusting to the legs of the table.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."