Lot 411
  • 411

Giuseppe Penone

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Giuseppe Penone
  • SVOLGERE LA PROPRIA PELLE (TO UNRAVEL ONE'S OWN SKIN)
  • Edition 15 of 25
  • Seven zinc-plate photo-collages
a sequence of 7 zinc-plate photo-collages, each mounted, one signed, dated, and editioned '15/25' on the mount, each framed, 1970-71 (7)

Provenance

Nathalie Karg, Ltd., New York, 2001

Exhibited

West Palm Beach, Norton Museum of Art, A Show of Hands: Photographs and Sculpture from the Buhl Collection, January - March 2008

Condition

The 7 compositions in this sequence have not been examined out of their frames, however, they appear to be in generally excellent condition. Each composition comprises several variously-sized zinc-plate prints. Small circular deposits of adhesive on the reverse of the prints are visible in the corners of the white areas on a few of the prints. There is very occasional wrinkling and a few small tears that have been laid down. Upon close examination on the signed panel, a 2-inch band of light foxing is visible along the lower edge of the mount. Very occasional and faint evidence of foxing is visible at the edges of a few of the other mounts.
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.
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