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Marc Quinn
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- Marc Quinn
- Queen Maude Land
- oil on canvas
signed and titled in English and dated 2009 on the reverse
Provenance
White Cube, London (acquired from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Acquired from the above by the current owner
Condition
This work is generally in good condition. Under ultraviolet light inspection there are no signs of restoration.
"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
Looking closely at these enchanting floral compositions, the viewer can notice their immersion into a cooling medium which freezes their stunning beauty. In his series of Flower Paintings, Marc Quinn exploits the spectator's instinctive attraction towards harmony, to draw him into a sophisticated and elegant world which can be seen as the final outcome of a last embrace. The technical virtuosity in depicting the flowers and fruits, their formal perfection diverts the viewer from the mortal snowy liquid, as if death was sublimated by an overwhelming beauty. What appears to be familiar vanishes into the unknown. Unclassifiable, the art of Marc Quinn is one which surprises, questions and leaves us with unsolved queries.