- 566
Wangechi Mutu
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Wangechi Mutu
- Untitled (Leopard Woman Reclining)
- signed and dated 2002
- ink, acrylic, watercolor, glitter, contact paper, and collage on paper
- 30 by 21 3/4 in. 76 by 55 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Canada
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are artist's pinholes in the upper left and upper right corners. The sheet is hinged to the matte intermittently on its verso. The sheet is slightly undulated, most noticeably in the upper half and bottom left quadrant. Some elements of the collage show signs of creasing and lifting near the edges, which is inherent to the medium. There is a ¼ inch abrasion and tear at the lower left edge 3 ½ inches from the bottom. Framed under glass.
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.