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Christopher Williams
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Christopher Williams
- Afri-Cola (Ashtray), Manufacturer: E. & A. Böckling, 6956 Neudenau, Germany, Date of Production 1980 - 1989, Photography by the Douglas M. Parker Studio, Los Angeles, California, November 26, 2005. (Nr. 1 & 2)
- each signed, partially titled, dated 05 and numbered AP on the reverse
- chromogenic print, in 2 parts
- Each: 20 by 24 in. 50.8 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 2005, this work is an artist's proof from an edition of 10 plus 4 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Exhibited
Berlin, Sammlung Haubrock, Christopher Williams, April - July 2007, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Kunsthalle, Christopher Williams 97,5 Mhz*, August - October 2007, cat. nos. 15 and 16, illustrated, (another example exhibited)
New York, David Zwirner, Christopher Williams: For Example: Dix Huit Leçons Sur La Société Industrielle (Revision 7), February - March 2008, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Zurich, Kunsthalle, Christopher Williams 97,5 Mhz*, August - October 2007, cat. nos. 15 and 16, illustrated, (another example exhibited)
New York, David Zwirner, Christopher Williams: For Example: Dix Huit Leçons Sur La Société Industrielle (Revision 7), February - March 2008, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Literature
Mark Godfrey, "Christopher Williams in Conversation with Mark Godfrey," Afterall, Vol. 16, July 2007, p. 64, illustrated in color
Chiara Costa, "Christopher Williams," Mousse, Issue #6, January 2007, pp. 6-9, illustrated in color
Chiara Costa, "Christopher Williams," Mousse, Issue #6, January 2007, pp. 6-9, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Both prints have been affixed to the matte with photo corners. There are very faint creases to the lower right quadrant of the left print that are only visible under raking light. There is a crease to the upper right corner of the left print, which is only visible when unframed. Framed under Plexiglas. Please refer to Sothebys.com for an updated image of this work.
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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.