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Bill Viola
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Bill Viola
- Man of Sorrows
- colour video on freestanding LCD flat panel
- 49 by 38 by 4.5 cm. 19 3/8 by 15 by 1 7/8 in.
- Executed in 2001, this work is number 5 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
Haunch of Venison, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in March 2003
Acquired from the above by the present owner in March 2003
Exhibited
London, Anthony d'Offay Gallery, Bill Viola: Five Angels for the Millenium and Other New Works, 2001 (another example from the edition)
Literature
Exh. Cat., Los Angeles, J. Paul Getty Museum; London, The National Gallery; Munich, Pinakothek der Moderne, Bill Viola: The Passions, 2003, p. 105, p. 271, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Ronald Bernier, The Unspeakable Art of Bill Viola: A Visual Theology, Eugene 2014, p. 56, no. 6, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Ronald Bernier, The Unspeakable Art of Bill Viola: A Visual Theology, Eugene 2014, p. 56, no. 6, illustrated in colour (edition no. unknown)
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is less saturated and the catalogue illustration fails to convey the moving nature of the work.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition and full working order. Very close inspection reveals a few shallow and unobtrusive scratches to the overturn edges of the frame of the screen.
"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."