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Sigmar Polke
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 GBP
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Description
- Sigmar Polke
- Zwei Köpfe
- signed, titled and dated 71-73 on the reverse
- oil and cellulose on canvas
- 130 by 110cm.
- 51 1/4 by 43 1/4 in.
Provenance
Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London
Saatchi Collection, London
Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1990
Saatchi Collection, London
Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1990
Exhibited
Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda; Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst Ludwig, Polke. Eine Retrospektive. Die Sammlungen Frieder Burda, Josef Froehlich, Reiner Speck, 2007, pp. 20-21, no. 5, illustrated
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, London, Saatchi Collection, Art of our Time, Vol. 3, 1984, no. 72, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Kunsthalle, Sammlung Frieder Burda, 1996, p. 140, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Sammlung Frieder Burda, 2004, p. 210, no. 131, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda; Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig, Polke. Eine Retrospektive. Die Sammlungen Frieder Burda, Josef Froehlich, Reiner Speck, 2007, pp. 44-45, no. 24, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Kunsthalle, Sammlung Frieder Burda, 1996, p. 140, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Sammlung Frieder Burda, 2004, p. 210, no. 131, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda; Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig, Polke. Eine Retrospektive. Die Sammlungen Frieder Burda, Josef Froehlich, Reiner Speck, 2007, pp. 44-45, no. 24, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although there are more pink tones throughout the background in the original. The outline of the figure on the left is more forest green and less blue in the original.
Condition: This work is in good condition. There is stable and sound craquelure throughout, most visible in the two top corners and lower right corner. There are vertical media accretions along the right centre edge. Close inspection reveals two clear media accretions towards the top left edge and one other towards the centre right. No restoration is apparent under ultra violet light.
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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."