Lot 175
  • 175

Bridget Riley

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bridget Riley
  • untitled (fragment 5)
  • signed and dated 65
  • screenprint on plexiglass
  • 61 by 79cm.; 24 by 31in.

Literature

Karsten Schubert, Bridget Riley: Complete Prints 1962-2001, 2002, no.5E, p.69, illustration of another example. 

Condition

There are some very tiny areas of damage to the white area that surrounds the central design, one in the top right corner, two towards the centre of the right edge and one towards the centre on the bottom edge. There is one 20cm. long diagonal scratch to the surface of the plexiglas near the right edge and other scattered smaller scuff marks across the surface. Held in a simple wooden frame.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Executed in 1965, this work is from an edition of 75.