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Shirin Neshat
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Shirin Neshat
- Stories of Martyrdom (from Women of Allah)
- signed and titled on the reverse
- ink on gelatin silver print
- 96 by 142.5cm.; 37 3/4 by 56 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1995, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 9 February 2006, Lot 246
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 9 February 2006, Lot 246
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Marco Noire, ed., Shirin Neshat: Women of Allah, Turin 1997, pp. 7, another example illustrated
Ex. Cat., Paris, La Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Shirin Neshat: Women of Allah, 1998, p. 31, another example illustrated
Ex. Cat., Turin, Castello di Rivoli, Shirin Neshat, 2002, p. 43, another example illustrated
Ex. Cat., Paris, La Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Shirin Neshat: Women of Allah, 1998, p. 31, another example illustrated
Ex. Cat., Turin, Castello di Rivoli, Shirin Neshat, 2002, p. 43, another example illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection in raking light reveals a few small and unobtrusive handling creases in isolated places, notably towards the upper right corner.
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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. 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."