Lot 567
  • 567

Robert Gober

Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Robert Gober
  • Untitled
  • each signed and dated `92-3 on the reverse
  • human hair, wax and string, in 2 parts
  • i. 4 1/8 by 2 1/2 by 1/2 in. 10.5 by 6.4 by 1.3 cm.
  • ii. 3 3/4 by 3 1/4 by 1 1/4 in. 9.5 by 8.3 by 3.2 cm.

Provenance

Paula Cooper Gallery, New York
Christie's, New York, 4 May 1995, Lot 292
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Condition

This work is in excellent condition overall. All of the hair elements appear to be present and secure.
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

"You grow up trying to interpret, worshipping, visual symbols. It's a body-soaked imagery that you're looking at." Robert Gober