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Andreas Gursky
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Andreas Gursky
- Hühner Krefeld
- signed, titled, dated 1989, and numbered Kunstler Exemplar 1/2
- color coupler print mounted on board
- 33 by 39 5/8 in.
- 83.7 by 100.7 cm.
- Executed in 1989, this work is artist's proof number 1 from an edition of 12 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Private Collection, Europe
Christie's, New York, May 17, 2007, lot 524
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Europe
Christie's, New York, May 17, 2007, lot 524
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Tate Gallery Liverpool, Andreas Gursky: Images, July - August 1995, p. 61, illustrated in color, another example exhibited
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Andreas Gursky: Photographs From 1984 to The Present, August - October 1998, p. 111, illustrated, another example exhibited
New York, Museum of Modern Art, Andreas Gursky, March - May 2001, no. 19, p. 92-93, illustrated, another example exhibited
Kunstmuseen Krefeld; Stockholm, Moderna Museet; Vancouver Art Gallery, Andreas Gursky Works: 80-08, October 2008 - September 2009, p. 82, illustrated in color, another example exhibited
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Andreas Gursky: Photographs From 1984 to The Present, August - October 1998, p. 111, illustrated, another example exhibited
New York, Museum of Modern Art, Andreas Gursky, March - May 2001, no. 19, p. 92-93, illustrated, another example exhibited
Kunstmuseen Krefeld; Stockholm, Moderna Museet; Vancouver Art Gallery, Andreas Gursky Works: 80-08, October 2008 - September 2009, p. 82, illustrated in color, another example exhibited
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The print is mounted to a backing board. There is some surface soiling to the print, beyond the frame of the composition, due to the matting. Under raking light there are no visible surface scratches. 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.