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Francesco Vezzoli
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Embroidering Orpheus: Jean Cocteau through the eyes of Bianca Jagger
- black and white laserprint and metallic embroidery, collage and metallic thread on canvas, in two parts
- left panel: 40.5 by 28.7cm.; 16 by 11 3/8 in. right panel: 49 by 29.6cm.; 19 1/4 by 11 5/8 in.
- Executed in 2002.
Provenance
The Artist
Galleria Giò Marconi, Milan
Galerie de France, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005
Exhibited
Leibzig, Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst Leipzig, The needleworks of Francesco Vezzoli, 2002, pp. 44 and 45, illustrated
Milan, Fondazione Prada, Francesco Vezzoli. Trilogia della Morte, 2004, p. 240, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is cooler and greyer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition.
"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."