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Gilbert and George
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilbert and George
- Spit Heads
- signed, titled and dated 1997
mixed media, in twelve parts
- overall: 192 by 302cm.; 75 5/8 by 118 7/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, Vol. II, 1971-2005, London 2007, p. 910, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly warmer, and there are more prominent flesh tones to the faces in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. On very close examination there is a tiny scratch to the top of the left frame edge on the central panel of the right hand vertical section. There is a further tiny short scratch at the centre of the top edge on the central panel of the left hand vertical section.
"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."