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Gilbert & George
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilbert & George
- Piss City
- signed, titled and dated 1998
- mixed media, in four parts
- each: 63.5 by 75cm.; 25 by 29 1/2 in.
- overall: 127 by 150cm.; 50 by 59in.
Provenance
Gagosian Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Milton Keynes, MK Gallery; Los Angeles, Gagosian Gallery, Gilbert & George: The Rudimentary Pictures, 1999-2000
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue: Lisbon, Fundação Centro Cultural de Belem, A Arte de Gilbert & George, 2002, illustrated in colour
Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971 - 2005, Vol. II, London 2007, p. 954, illustrated in colour
Hans Ulrich Obrist and Inigo Philbrick, Gilbert & George: Art Titles 1969 - 2010 in Alphabetical Order, Cologne 2011, p. 58, mentioned
Rudi Fuchs, Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures 1971 - 2005, Vol. II, London 2007, p. 954, illustrated in colour
Hans Ulrich Obrist and Inigo Philbrick, Gilbert & George: Art Titles 1969 - 2010 in Alphabetical Order, Cologne 2011, p. 58, mentioned
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is much deeper and richer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals evidence very light wear to the frame and plexiglass in isolated places.
"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."