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Gerhard Richter
Estimate
12,500 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerhard Richter
- Firenze
- signed, dated 2000 and numbered 83/99 on the reverse
- oil on colour photograph
- 12 by 12cm.; 4¾ by 4¾in.
- This work is number 83 from a series of 99 unique works plus 12 artist's proofs and 7 Hors Commerces.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 2006
Literature
Hubertus Butin, Ed., Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2004: Catalogue Raisonné, Ostfildern-Ruit 2004, p. 260, illustration of another example from the series in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is richer and deeper in the original. Please note that the catalogue illustration is bigger than the original work.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The upper and bottom right corner tips are bending inwards very slightly. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."