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E. V. Day
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- E. V. Day
- Mummified Barbies [Two Works]
- each signed and dated 2005 on the reverse
- beeswax, twine and Barbie doll
- i. 12 by 3 by 2 1/4 in. 30.5 by 7.6 by 5.7 cm.
- ii. 12 by 2 3/4 by 2 in. 30.5 by 7 by 5 cm.
Provenance
Carolina Nitsch Contemporary Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. The Barbie dolls are wrapped with twine and covered in wax. There are very faint, scattered hairline surface scratches to the wax surface. The eyes and hands are visible in the clear beeswax Barbie.
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.
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.