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CHRIS OFILI | Half Moon (Blue)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Chris Ofili
- Half Moon (Blue)
- incised with the artist's signature and numbered 6/7 on the base
- painted nickel silver on a leather covered wooden plinth
- figure: 42 by 27 by 21 cm. 16 1/2 by 10 5/8 by 8 1/4 in.
- overall: 152 by 30 by 30 cm. 59 3/4 by 11 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.
- Executed in 2005, this work is number 6 from an edition of 7.
Provenance
Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Exh. Cat., Berlin, Contemporary Fine Arts, The Blue Rider: Chris Ofili, November - December 2005, p. 27, illustrated in colour (ed. no. unknown)
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some superficial scuffs, scratches and burnishing in isolated places throughout.
"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."