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Duffy
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Duffy
- Aladdin Sane (Eyes Open and Eyes Closed), 1973
- Diptych of two pigment prints
Diptych, two pigment prints, printed later. Signed in black felt tip pen on the Eyes Closed print, and with the estate blindstamp in the lower margin of each. Each with the archive stamp, signed by Chris Duffy, numbered 4/75 and 16/75 and with information about the prints in black pen on the reverse
Literature
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane, 1973, album cover;
Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh, eds., David Bowie is, V&A Publishing, London, 2013, front cover.
Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh, eds., David Bowie is, V&A Publishing, London, 2013, front cover.
Condition
These prints are in overall very good condition. With some light handling marks in the lower margin, only visible in raking light, and residue of adhesive in the top left corner, away from the image, in the Eyes Open print. With light handling marks and creases throughout the Eyes Closed print, and residue of adhesive in the left and upper margins, away from the image.
"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."