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Thomas Houseago
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Houseago
- Blue Mask II
- Tuf-Cal, hemp, iron rebar, graphite, charcoal and colored pencil
- 48 by 36 by 3 1/2 in. 121.9 by 91.4 by 8.9 cm.
- Executed in 2015.
Provenance
Courtesy of the artist
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The far edges of the work are more delicate than the rest of the piece because the media is thinnest around the perimeter of the mask, however any elements that appear loose remain firmly affixed to the work.
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.
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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
"I am strongly of the opinion that one of the powerful elements of sculpture is that it shows the presence of a body. Even if you aren't making a figure, an element of performance occurs and you see the results of that. It's this Joseph Beuys idea that thinking can be form, giving the material a wider implication. It's something I feel more urgently as things become more digital and the human hand is removed. I want you to be able to walk in and feel the process. It's really quite vulnerable."
Thomas Houseago
Thomas Houseago