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Mel Ramos
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Mel Ramos
- H. Upmann 1844
signed and numbered 1/8
- painted polychromatic resin
- 41 by 100 by 35cm.; 16 1/8 by 39 3/8 by 13 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2006, this work is number 1 from an edition of 8.
Provenance
Galerie Trigano, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality apparent in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection there are some extremely minor and light rub marks; one to the figures right big toe, one to the back od the figures right knee and a further rub to the right of the figured bottom.
"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
"Ramos' female figures are artificial, oscillating as hybrid creatures between pin-up movie star, Californian beach beauty, and the nice girl from next door, thus embodying the common denominator of popular projections. They come across, however, as self-assured temptresses who smilingly - possibly even with tongue in cheek- play with the products instead of submitting to the role of passive plaything."
Belinda Grace Gardner 'Wonder Women' in: Thomas Levy, ed., Mel Ramos, Heroines, Goddess, Beauty Queens, Bielefeld 2002, p. 19