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Francis Alÿs
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Francis Alÿs
- Untitled
- i. signed Francis Alÿs and dated 1995 on the reverse
ii. signed Emilio Rivera on the reverse
iii. signed Juan Garcia on the reverse
iv. signed Enrique Huerta reverse - i. oil on canvas
ii. enamel on sheet metal
iii. enamel on sheet metal
iv. enamel on sheet metal - i. 10 5/8 by 8 5/8 in. 27 by 21.9 cm.; ii. 47 5/8 by 36 1/4 in. 121 by 92 cm.;
- iii. 49 5/8 by 36 1/4 in. 126 by 92 cm.; iv. 31 1/8 by 25 3/8 in. 79 by 64.5 cm.
- Executed circa 1994-1995.
Provenance
Lisson Gallery, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above in September 2006
Acquired by the present owner from the above in September 2006
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Along the edges of the second panel from the left (in the catalogue illustration) there is evidence of light wear, most notably along the top edge 11 1/2 inches from the top right corner and a few scattered paint losses along the right edge. In the third panel from the left there is an area that is slightly yellowed and fluoresces darkly when viewed under ultraviolet light, which is believed to be inherent to the working method of the artist. Unframed.
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.
Catalogue Note
"I was profoundly under the spell of pre-Renaissance painting during my years in Italy: from Lorenzetti to Fra Angelico. Even to this day, my icono-graphy is a combination of that imagery and the language of Mexican sign painting. This blend allowed me to find my own language to materialize images." Francis Alÿs, 2011