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Chris Ofili
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Chris Ofili
- Untitled
- signed and dated '99 on the reverse
- watercolour and pencil on paper
- 24 by 15.5cm.; 9 1/2 by 6 1/8 in.
Provenance
David Zwirner, New York
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 are fairly accurate, although the background tends towards a yellow hue and the browns and blacks are denser in the original work. The purple pigment also tends more towards dark blue in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board at intervals on the reverse and all four edges are deckled. There is light undulation to the sheet throughout.
"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."