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FRANCIS ALŸS | Sunpath, Mexico City
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Alÿs
- Sunpath, Mexico City
- each: stamped with the artist's name and dated 1999; stamped with the artist's name and dated 1999 on the backing board
- archival pigment print laid down on photographic paper, in artist's frame, in nine parts
- each framed: 31 by 64 cm. 12 1/4 by 25 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1999, this work is number 2 from an edition of 4.
Provenance
Lisson Gallery, London
Thomas Dane Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Thomas Dane Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: The work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few minute nicks and media accretions to the extreme outer edges of some of the artist's frames. Extremely close inspection in raking light, reveals faded artist's stamps to the bottom left hand corner of each print and a faint scratch to the top left hand corner of the 9th print.
"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."