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Paul McCarthy
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul McCarthy
- Untitled (From the Propo Series)
- cibachrome print mounted on aluminium
- 181 by 122cm. ; 71 ¼ by 48 in.
- Executed in 1992, this work is from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Galerie Georges Philippe Vallois, Paris
The Lambert Art Collection, Geneva
The Lambert Art Collection, Geneva
Exhibited
Sion, Penitencier de Valere, Son et Art Contemporains, 2003
Literature
Ralph Rugoff, Kristine Stiles & Giacinto Di Pietrantonio, Paul McCarthy, London 1996, p. 56, illustration of another example in colour
Elizabeth Janus, Ed., Veronica's Revenge: Contemporary Perspectives in Photography, Zürich, Berlin, New York 1998, p. 156, illustration of another example
Elizabeth Janus, Ed., P. McCarthy and F. Nilsen, Paul McCarthy: Propo, Milan 1999, n.p., illustration of another example
Tim Yohn and Karen McCarthy, Eds., Paul McCarthy, Ostfildern-Ruit/New York 2000, p. 139, illustration of another example in colour
Exhibition Catalogue, Los Angeles, The Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, The New Museum of Contemporary Art, Paul McCarthy, 2000-2001, p. 139, illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original work where there are deeper flesh tones in the figure's face.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a minute scratch on the extreme left hand edge approximately 5cm. down from the top left corner tip.
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"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."