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El Anatsui
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- El Anatsui
- Patched Cloth I
- signed and dated 1992 (piece 10)
- painted and incised wood planks
- 46 by 145cm., 18¼ by 57¼in.
- Executed in 1992
Provenance
Private collection, France (acquired from artist in 1999, Lagos)
Acquired from the above by present owner
Acquired from the above by present owner
Condition
This work has minor surface marks and scratches throughout. There are further surface scratches to the varnished areas at the top of planks 3 and 9, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The nails used to hang the work have punctured to the front of the work on panels number 9, 13, and 12. Otherwise, the work is in good original 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."