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Robert Heinecken
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Heinecken
- Cybill Shepard/Phone Sex
- signed, titled, dated 1992 and numbered 1/10 on the reverse
- dye bleach print on foamcore with wood base
- 63 by 18 1/2 by 14 1/2 in. 160 by 47 by 36.8 cm.
Exhibited
New York, Museum of Modern Art; Los Angeles, Hammer Museum, Robert Heinecken: Object Matter, March 2014 - January 2015 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. The print is mounted to a shaped, foamcore backing with a wood stand. There is wear and intermittent indentations along the edges of the foamcore and particularly at the elbow and toes of the female figure. There is also some light creasing noted and minor surface abrasions throughout, with a few small areas of associated inpainting. There is scattered surface wear and some minor shallow depressions to the print noted. Upon close inspection there is a linear tear repair in the upper left of the male figure's head. There are scattered creases, light debris and an area of minor discoloration in the lower area of the composition. There is some minor wear noted to the wood base.
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.