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Rebecca Warren
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rebecca Warren
- National Geographic, Part Two
- reinforced clay on painted MDF plinth
- sculpture: 33 by 46.5 by 36cm.; 13 by 18 1/4 by 14 1/8 in.
- overall: 140 by 46.5 by 37cm.; 55 1/8 by 18 1/4 by 13 1/2 in.
- Executed in 2013.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, Post-War & Contemporary Art Afternoon Sale, 16 May 2013, Lot 590 (donated by the artist and Maureen Paley to benefit Human Rights Watch)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of the sculpture is warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition, There are some handling marks to the edges and corners of the plinth and a small number of tiny losses towards its lower side. All surface irregularities on the clay are in keeping with the artist's working process and choice of medium.
"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."