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Martin Creed
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Martin Creed
- Work No. 180; Largo, larghetto, adagio, andante, moderato, allegro, presto, prestissimo
- eight metronomes, each set at a different tempo
- each: 21 by 11.5 by 11.5cm.; 8 1/4 by 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1995-2004, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3, plus 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
Hauser & Wirth, Zurich
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2004
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2004
Exhibited
Bologna, Museo Mambo, Cara Domani: Opere dalla Collezione Ernesto Esposito, 2012, p. 27, illustrated in colour
Literature
Martin Creed et al., Martin Creed: Works, London 2010, p. 180, another example illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the tonality of the metronomes tends slightly more towards maroon in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition and full working order. Visible only upon extremely close inspection, there are very faint and superficial handling marks to the metallic elements.
"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."