Raymond Pettibon

Estimate

25,000 - 35,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

Raymond Pettibon
(i) Untitled (Running the Globe...)(ii) Untitled (Anything I May...)(iii) Untitled (Black, Black Forest...)(iv) Untitled (We Live In...)(v) Untitled (Get the Facts...)(vi) Untitled (One Red Cent...)(vii) Untitled (The Purest Blood...)
(i) & (v) titled; signed and dated 91 on the reverse
(ii) - (iii) & (vii) titled; signed and dated 90 on the reverse
(iv) titled; signed and dated 92 on the reverse
(vi) titled; signed and dated 89 on the reverse
(i) - (vii) watercolour and ink on paper
(i) 55.5 by 43cm.; 21 7/8 by 17in. (ii) 32.8 by 32cm.; 12 7/8 by 12 1/2 in. (iii) 35.5 by 28cm.; 14 by 11in. (iv) 28 by 19cm.; 11 by 7 1/2 in. (v) 34 by 20cm.; 13 3/8 by 7 7/8 in. (vi) 28.8 by 22cm.; 11 3/8 by 8 5/8 in. (vii) 24 by 16.5cm.; 9 1/2 by 6 1/2 in.

Provenance

Esther Schipper, Cologne

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although please note that the different works are not to scale in the catalogue illustration. Condition: (i) This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and there are artist's pinholes in all four corners. There are some small and unobtrusive handling creases, notably to the upper edge, and a small stain towards the center of the upper right quadrant. (ii) This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places. There are artist's pinholes in the upper two corners, and the lower edge is deckled. There are some light and unobtrusive handling creases in isolated places, and there is evidence of bumping to the right edge, approximately 10cm. from the upper right corner. (iii) This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and there are artist's pinholes in all four corners. The sheet undulates slightly, and there are some unobtrusive handling marks and creases in the margins. Close inspection reveals evidence of light rubbing to the center of the upper edge. (iv) This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and there are artist's pinholes in the upper two corners. Close inspection reveals a few small and unobtrusive handling marks and media accretions towards the edges. (v) This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and there are artist's pinholes in all four corners. The sheet undulates slightly, and there are a few faint and unobtrusive handling creases towards the edges. (vi) This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and there are artist's pinholes in all four corners. The sheet undulates slightly, and there is a small and unobtrusive fold running horizontally towards the the lower edge. (vii) This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places, and there are artist's pinholes in all four corners. Very close inspection reveals some small and unobtrusive handling marks and creases 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.
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