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Meret Oppenheim
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- MERET OPPENHEIM
- Bone Necklace with Mouth
- Inscribed with the initials M.O., dated 1935-36/2012 and numbered 2/12 We
- Gilded silver
- Length: 7 1/4 in.
- 18.5 cm
Provenance
Galerie Levy, Hamburg
Acquired from the above in 2015
Acquired from the above in 2015
Exhibited
Hamburg, Museum für Kunst und Gwerbe, 2003, n.n.
Hamburg, LEVY Galerie, 2003, n.n.
Klagentfurt, Stadtgalerie, 2005, n.n.
Vienna, Bank Austria Kunstforum; Berlin, Martin-Gropius-Bau & Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, Meret Oppenheim Retrospective, 2013, n.n.
Rendsburg, Germany, Jüdisches Museum, ...was hast du denn da wieder Seltsames
gemacht?, 2013-14, n.n.
Passau, Germany, Museum Moderner Kunst & Hamburg, LEVY Galerie, Meret Oppenheim. Gedankenspiegel. Mirrors of the mind, 2013-15, n.n.
New York, Sotheby's, Cherchez la femme: Women and Surrealism, 2015, no. 4, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Hamburg, LEVY Galerie, 2003, n.n.
Klagentfurt, Stadtgalerie, 2005, n.n.
Vienna, Bank Austria Kunstforum; Berlin, Martin-Gropius-Bau & Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, Meret Oppenheim Retrospective, 2013, n.n.
Rendsburg, Germany, Jüdisches Museum, ...was hast du denn da wieder Seltsames
gemacht?, 2013-14, n.n.
Passau, Germany, Museum Moderner Kunst & Hamburg, LEVY Galerie, Meret Oppenheim. Gedankenspiegel. Mirrors of the mind, 2013-15, n.n.
New York, Sotheby's, Cherchez la femme: Women and Surrealism, 2015, no. 4, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Literature
Thomas Levy, Meret Oppenheim: From Breakfast in Fur and Back Again, New York, 2003, illustrated p. 72
Condition
The necklace is structurally sound. The surface is exhibiting very minor and fine surface scratches, normal wear. Overall the work is in excellent condition.
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.