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Franz West
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz West
- Sitzwust
- lacquer on aluminium
- 45 by 450 by 55cm.; 17 3/4 by 177 by 21 5/8 in.
- Executed in 2000.
Provenance
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001
Exhibited
Innsbruck, Schloßpark Ambras, Franz West: Die Aluskulptur, 2000
Frankfurt am Main, Galerie Bärbel Grässlin, Franz West: Alpenglühn, 2001
Braunschweig, Kunstverein Braunschweig, Franz West, Sammlung Ich sammle mich, 2001, p. 20, no. 22f, illustrated in colour
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue: Leeds, Henry Moore Institute, The Object Sculpture, 2002, p. 112, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality tends more towards turquoise in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals evidence of light rubbing, superficial surface dirt and a small number of tiny specks of loss isolated in places.
"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."