Lot 566
  • 566

Julian Schnabel

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Julian Schnabel
  • The Martyrdom of Lola
  • signed, dated 1983 and dedicated To Jean Charles + Kate Love Julian signed 1986 on the reverse
  • oil, plates and bondo on wood
  • 47 1/4 by 40 1/4 by 10 in. 120 by 102.2 by 25.4 cm.

Provenance

Jean-Charles De Castelbajac, Paris (acquired directly from the artist in 1986)
Christie's, Paris, Pop Hip Hop: Collections Jean-Charles De Castelbajac, 3 July 2003, Lot 30 (consigned from the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Jean-Charles De Castelbajac, JC De Castelbajac, Paris 1993, pp. 28-29 (illustrated in color)

Condition

This work is in good and stable condition overall. There is evidence of scattered craquelure to the painted surfaces of some of the found elements, which is only visible upon close inspection. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the side and edges of the wood. There are four losses to the paint and underlying bondo: one such loss is located in the upper left corner, 1 inch from the left edge and is approximately 2 inches long; a second, which is along the left edge, is approximately 1 inch long and is located 13 inches from the top edge; a third is a 1/2 inch long and located 11 1/2 inches from the bottom edge; a fourth is a 3/4 inch loss to the lower left corner. Under ultraviolet inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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 painted the first plate paintings out of desperation because I was trying to make a painting that I had never seen before." Julian Schnabel