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DAMIEN HIRST | Half Skull
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Damien Hirst
- Half Skull
- oil on newspaper
- sheet: 63.2 by 57.5 cm. 24 7/8 by 22 5/8 in.
- framed: 80.3 by 74.5 cm. 31 5/8 by 29 1/4 in.
- Executed in 2007-08.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the present owners
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the backing board in numerous places. There are artist's pinholes to all four corner tips and in intermittent places to the extreme right hand edge, some of which have tiny associated tears. Both vertical edges are perforated and the sheet has the artist's original folds. The sheet undulates slightly. There are some signs of wear to the edge of the artist's frame, which is in keeping with the artist's choice of an antique frame. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."