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Chris Ofili
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Chris Ofili
- Half Moon (Blue)
- incised with the artist's signature and numbered 6/7
- painted nickel silver
- sculpture: 39 by 24 by 30cm.; 15 3/8 by 9 3/8 by 11 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2005.
Provenance
Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin
Private Collection, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Berlin, Contemporary Fine Arts, The Blue Rider: Chris Ofili, 2005, p. 27, illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Upon extremely close inspection, there is evidence of very minor wear in a few isolated places.
"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."