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George Condo
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- George Condo
- Big John
- signed, titled and dated 06 on the reverse
- oil on canvas, in artist's chosen frame
- 69 1/2 by 60 1/2 in. 176.5 by 153.7 cm.
Provenance
Luhring Augustine Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Luhring Augustine Gallery, George Condo: Existential Portraits, May - June 2006, p. 121, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered brush hairs adhered to the surface, which is inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of light wear and handling at the edges of the canvas, which is not visible when the work is framed. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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
"In the beginning I took fragments of architecture to create a person... now I take a person and fragment them to make architecture." George Condo