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John Baldessari
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Baldessari
- Prima Facie (Third State): From Afire to Zealous
- digital photographic impression and acrylic on canvas, in 2 parts
- Overall: 66 5/8 by 106 1/2 in. 169.5 by 270.5 cm.
- Executed in 2005.
Provenance
Private Collection, Madrid
Exhibited
Madrid, Galería Pepe Cobo, John Baldessari: Prima Facie (Third State), September - November 2005
Deurle, Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens, John Baldessari: The Prima Facie Series, September - December 2006, p. 25, illustrated in color
Córdoba, Fundación Provincial de Artes Plásticas Rafael Botí, Imágenes Mágicas, January - February 2007, pp. 72-73, illustrated in color
Paris, Galerie Almine Rech, California Dreamin' - Myths and Legends of Los Angeles, February - March 2011
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The photograph has some scattered fine abrasions to the left edge of the frame. The canvas on the second panel appears to be in excellent condition. Both panels are framed. Left panel is framed under Plexiglas.
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.
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.