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Elger Esser
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Elger Esser
- Marmoraia, Italia
- signed on a label affixed to the backing board
- c-print face-mounted to Diasec
- Framed: 70 by 88 in. 177.8 by 223.5 cm.
- Executed in 2002, this work is number 1 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Sonnabend Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 2004
Acquired by the present owner from the above in October 2004
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light handling along the edges including some unobtrusive adhesive residue visible along the right turning edge. Under close inspection and raking light there are a few minor surface scratches visible in scattered areas of the diasec panel. Also visible under very close inspection there is a pinpoint loss to the photo surface 4 1/4 inches from the right edge and 18 5/8 inches from the upper edge, and a pinpoint indentation to the photo surface 18 inches from the upper edge and 18 3/4 inches from the right edge. Framed.
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.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.