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FAITH RINGGOLD | Two Jemimas
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Faith Ringgold
- Two Jemimas
- signed and dated Feb 9, 1997
- acrylic on stitched canvas
- 76 by 82 in. 193 by 208.3 cm.
Provenance
ACA Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
New York, New Museum of Contemporary Art, Dancing at the Louvre: Faith Ringgold's French Collection and Other Story Quilts, pp. 122-123, illustrated in color
Lisa E. Farrington, The David C. Driskell Series of African American Art Volume III, Faith Ringgold, San Francisco 2004, pl. 46, p. 95, illustrated in color
Lisa E. Farrington, The David C. Driskell Series of African American Art Volume III, Faith Ringgold, San Francisco 2004, pl. 46, p. 95, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The work is sewn to the backing board. The variations to the texture of the various fabrics are due to the artist's chosen medium. There are a few minor scattered surface accretions present. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
"...a feminist statement about the stereotype of black women as fat. Aunt Jemima conveys the same negative connotation as Uncle Tom, simply because of her looks.'' Faith Ringgold