Contemporary Curated

Contemporary Curated

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September 27, 06:00 PM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 400,000 USD

Bid

180,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Urs Fischer

b. 1973


Adam

paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, encaustic pigment, oil paint, steel and wicks

96 by 30 ⅜ by 37 ⅛ in.

243.8 by 77.2 by 94.3 cm.

Executed in 2014-17, this work is number 1 from an edition of 2 plus 2 artist's proofs.


This work is accompanied by a Reproduction Rights Agreement issued by the Urs Fischer studio which, once signed by the purchaser, provides for the re-fabrication of the candle after it has melted.


© Urs Fischer. Images courtesy of the artist and Sadie Coles HQ, London

Photographer: Stefan Altenburger


This lot is being offered for sale in situ from its current location in Florida and is not at Sotheby’s New York location. The Buyer of the lot shall be responsible for relocating it from its current location, including obtaining the necessary insurance to do so and covering all associated costs and fees. Prospective buyers should contact Alexis Fastlicht (alexis.fastlicht@sothebys.com) with inquiries.


After Sotheby’s receipt of the full purchase price in cleared funds, the Buyer is obligated to arrange collection of the purchased lot, which collection must occur no later than 60 days after the sale unless otherwise agreed in writing between Sotheby’s and the Buyer. Risk of loss for any loss or damage and title to the lot shall transfer to the Buyer upon the Buyer’s collection of the lot. Prior to such time, in the event the Property incurs any loss or damage so that it is not in the same state in which it was on the day of the auction, Sotheby’s will refund the Buyer any amounts paid for the lot, unless otherwise agreed by the Buyer, the consignor and Sotheby’s.


If the Buyer fails to timely relocate the lot within [ ] days of the auction other than for reasons beyond the Buyer’s control, Sotheby’s may rescind the sale subject to a fee of 20% of the Hammer Price charged to Buyer by Sotheby’s and the consignor.  

Sadie Coles HQ, London

Acquired from the above in April 2018 by the present owner

San Francisco, Legion of Honour Museum, Urs Fischer: The Public and the Private, April - July 2017