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Gilbert & George
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilbert & George
- Coloured Love
- signed, titled and dated 1982
- mixed media, in twelve parts
- 181 by 200cm.; 71 1/4 by 78 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sonnabend Gallery, New York
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (Sixth Annual Benefit Auction)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1983
Exhibited
New York, Sonnabend Gallery, Modern Faith, 1983
Literature
Carter Ratcliff, Gilbert and George: The Complete Pictures 1971-1985, New York 1986, p. 19, illustrated in colour (installation view), p. 190, illustrated in colour
Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, 1971 - 2005, Vol. I, London 2007, p. 395, illustrated in colour (installation view), p. 403, illustrated in colour
Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, 1971 - 2005, Vol. I, London 2007, p. 395, illustrated in colour (installation view), p. 403, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection, there are a few scattered minor and unobtrusive media accretions and rub marks to some of the panels. There is a horizontal scratch in the lower right quadrant of the solid green panel.
"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."