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Vik Muniz
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Vik Muniz
- Santa Ludovica, 1998
- variously inscribed on a label affixed to the backing board
- c-print
- framed: 117.5 by 149.4 cm. 46 1/4 by 58 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1998, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Galeria Fortes Vilaça, Sāo Paolo
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998
Condition
Colour:
The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a few small losses to the extreme edges of the black frame and a small spot of media accretion to the underside of the frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
“Chocolate is very good because it brings to mind ideas that go from scatology to romance” (Vik Muniz in conversation, in: TED Talks, Vik Muniz: Art with wire, sugar, chocolate and string, February 2003, online video)