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Cindy Sherman
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Cindy Sherman
- Murder Mystery
- each signed and dated 1976 on the reverse
- gelatin silver print cutouts mounted on paperboard, in 3 parts
- Each framed: 16 1/2 by 21 1/2 in. 41.9 by 54.6 cm.
- Executed in 1976, this work is unique.
Provenance
Courtesy of the artist and Metro Pictures, New York
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. All collage elements are stable and affixed to their respective backing boards. All three parts are framed under Plexiglas.
Part 1: There is a ½ inch rupture in the emulsion at the neck of the figure, which has resulted in minor lifting.
Part 2: There is a 1/8 inch rupture in the emulsion at the center of the composition where the figure's hand and phone meet.
Part 3: There are no apparent condition issues with this 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.
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.