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JONAS BURGERT | Licht lügt
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jonas Burgert
- Licht lügt
- signed, titled and dated 2014 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 240 by 220 cm. 94 1/2 by 86 5/8 in.
Provenance
Blain|Southern, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Blain|Southern, STÜCK HIRN BLIND, October - November 2014
Bologna, Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna, Jonas Burgert: Lotsucht/Scandagliodipendenza, January - April 2017, p. 91, illustrated in colour
Bologna, Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna, Jonas Burgert: Lotsucht/Scandagliodipendenza, January - April 2017, p. 91, illustrated in colour
Literature
Jess Fletcher and Christine Albrecht, Eds., Jonas Burgert, London 2016, p. 62, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the illustration fails to fully convey the neon qualities of the acrylic. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few faint rub marks in places to the extreme edges. 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."
Catalogue Note
"How can I integrate in my paintings the cynical and artificial elements that I feel characterise our time? I found the wonderful idea of doing this via colour, in an abstract manner. I proceed as follows: on the canvas I develop a completely classical theme and a composition that can be quiescent at times, then change the proportions at my will and finally try to exhaust the colours by drawing them out until they almost become toxic, poisonous" (Jonas Burgert in conversation with Claudia Stockhausensx, online).