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El Anatsui
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- El Anatsui
- They made it happen,Watched it happen but now,With dishevelled hair Wonder what happened
- signed and dated 1986 (lower right)
- wooden sculpture, 15 parts
- 77.5 by 178.5cm., 30½ by 70¼in.
- Executed in 1986
Provenance
Goethe Institute, Lagos
Acquired from the artist through the above
Acquired from the artist through the above
Exhibited
Lagos, Work exhibited titled Pieces of Wood, at AKA ’86 (the Inaugural Exhibition of the AKA Circle of Artists, the French Centre, Enugu and Goethe-Institut), 1986
Condition
There are minor surface marks to lower part of panel 4. There is a transfer of pigment on panels 4, 3, and 11. Panels 5 and 12 exhibit cracks which are consistent with the nature of the material. There is a slightly unstable area on panel 5 with small surface loss measuring 1 cm squared, and small surface loss to the top of panel 15. These are as visible in the catalogue illustration.
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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."