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George Condo
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Condo
- Dreaming Woman
- signed and dated 07 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 127 by 101.6cm.; 50 by 40in.
Provenance
Galerie Andrea Caratsch, Zurich
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Zurich, Galerie Andrea Caratsch, George Condo: New Works, 2007
Paris, Fondation Dina Vierny - Musée Maillol, George Condo - The Lost Civilization, 2009, p. 104, illustrated in colour
Paris, Fondation Dina Vierny - Musée Maillol, George Condo - The Lost Civilization, 2009, p. 104, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the figure's flesh tones tends more towards pink in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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"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
“I wanted to capture the characters in these paintings at the extreme height of whatever moment they’re in – in that static moment of chaos”.
George Condo in conversation with Ralph Rugoff in: Exhibition Catalogue, New York, Luhring Augustine, ‘The Enigma of Jean Louis’, George Condo: Existential Portraits, Sculpture, Drawings, Paintings 2005/2006, 2006, p. 8