Lot 166
  • 166

Bridget Riley

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bridget Riley
  • Untitled (Fragment 7),
  • screenprint on plexiglass
  • 49 by 97cm.; 19¼ by 38¼in.

Literature

Karsten Schubert, Bridget Riley: Complete Prints 1962-2001, 2002, no.5G, p.70, illustration of another example.

Condition

The surface of the plexiglass has been variously scratched. The paint surface has been scratched once in the upper right, twice in the lower right, and twice in the lower left quadrants, although these scratches appear to have been restored with the use of white paint. There is a chip within the lower right quadrant that has also been restored. There are various minor chips throughout the work especially within the lower right quadrant. Presented in a simple wooden frame, unexamined out of its 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.
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Catalogue Note

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