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Paul McCarthy
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul McCarthy
- Stainless Steel Butt Plug
- incised with the artist's signature, date 2007 and number 2/5 on the underside
- polished stainless steel
- 34 by 22 by 17 in. 86.4 by 55.9 by 43.2 cm.
- Executed in 2007, this work is number 2 from an edition of 5 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Hauser & Wirth, Zurich
Acquired by the present owner from the above in June 2008
Acquired by the present owner from the above in June 2008
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are a few scattered minor surface abrasions, which are only visible under close inspection. There are a few spots of adhesive residue, most visibly at the top of the sculpture which can be removed through cleaning.
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.