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Damien Hirst
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 USD
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Description
- Damien Hirst
- The Old FoolsParadise
- signed, titled twice and dated 2006 on the reverse
- butterflies and household gloss on canvas
- Unframed: 89 5/8 x 48 in. 227.6 x 121.9 cm. Framed: 97 1/2 x 56 1/8 x 5 1/2 in. 247.7 x 142.6 x 14 cm.
Provenance
Gagosian Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Los Angeles and London, Gagosian Gallery, Damien Hirst: Superstition, February - April 2007, p. 67, illustrated in color (Los Angeles only)
Condition
This work is in excellent condition. The paint layer and butterfly wings appear intact and secure. There are scattered tiny drips of the black gloss paint on a few wings from the time of execution. The canvas is framed in an artist-approved lancet arch shaped black painted wood frame under Plexiglas. Due to the framing, it is not possible to inspect the work under ultraviolet light.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.