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Wangechi Mutu
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Wangechi Mutu
- Untitled
- signed and dated 2002
- gouache, ink, sequins and printed paper collage mounted on paper
- 45 by 37.4cm.; 17 3/4 by 14 3/4 in.
Provenance
Arena Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Europe
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, 16 May 2007, Lot 401
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly cooler, with the paper tone tending more towards ivory in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the iridescence of the sequins apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the backing mount in all four corners on the reverse and there are artist's pinholes in the top left and right corners. The sheet is slightly undulated throughout. On close examination, there are two minute pale media accretions in the top right corner and a further line of extremely pale media running along the lower part of the right extreme edge.
"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."