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Indieguerillas
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Indieguerillas
- Gangster Nation
- Signed with a monogram of the artist and dated 2013
- Digital print on acrylic sheet, metal, wood and plastic
- Figures: 49.5 by 127.5 by 6 cm.; 19 1/2 by 50 1/4 by 2 1/4 in.
- Skateboard: 95 by 147 by 9 cm.; 37 1/4 by 57 3/4 by 3 1/2 in.
Condition
The work is in good condition overall. There is no evidence of scratches, warping and the wheels are intact.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Sometime in the future, humanity will look back into the first decade of 21st Century and try to remember what defined it. On one hand, it has survived the Wall Street meltdown in 2008 and the ensuing global downturn, and on the other, it saw the most number of billionaires and highest sum of their combined wealth in the world. This jarring contradiction truly resonates with the present work “Gangster Nation.” With their cynical wit and sharp humor, Indieguerillas captures the essence of the modern world in all its facets. Behind this blasé façade is a sincere appreciation for roots and tradition. They incorporate cultural symbols such as the Indonesian wayang puppets and the banyan tree in ways that the younger generations could relate to. If you can’t beat them, join them; indeed, Indieguerillas are criticizing themselves as much as they are commenting on the consumer society today. Hence, the present work takes the form of a ‘skateboard’ that is layered with derivative cultural symbols – an original creation that crosses both worlds.