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Sterling Ruby
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Sterling Ruby
- Vampire 10
- fabric with fiber fill
- 220 by 89 by 15 cm. 86 5/8 by 35 by 5 7/8 in.
- Executed in 2010.
Provenance
Taka Ishi Gallery, Tokyo
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, London, 11 February 2015, Lot 366
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, London, 11 February 2015, Lot 366
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Tokyo, Taka Ishi Gallery, Sterling Ruby: New Works, 2010
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the lighter areas are more pink in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some unobtrusive irregularities around the stitching, which is in keeping with the artist's working method. There are some small media accretions in places.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."