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Chris Ofili
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Chris Ofili
- Untitled
- each: signed and dated 2004 on the reverse
- watercolour and pencil on paper, in two parts
- each: 48 by 32cm.; 18 7/8 by 12 5/8 in.
Provenance
Victoria Miro, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly brighter in the original, with the paper tone tending more towards a yellow/cream.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Each sheet is attached to a backing board at intervals on the reverse with some associated undulation. All edges are deckled.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"There is a huge variety and range in Ofili's art: by turns jokey and touching, difficult and sexy. His drawings are wonderfully erotic, lively and funny."
Adrian Searle, 'Ofili Heads into the Shadows', Guardian, 25 January 2010