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KEHINDE WILEY | Passing/Posing (Diptych)
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Kehinde Wiley
- Passing/Posing (Diptych)
- oil on canvas, in two parts
- each: 160 by 160 cm. 63 by 63 in.
- Executed in 2002.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Studio Museum in Harlem, Ironic Iconic: Kira Lynn Harris, Adia Millett, Kehinde Wiley, July - September 2002
Condition
Colour: The colours in the cataogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals a faint rub mark to the right edge of the blue canvas, approximately 5cm. from the upper right corner, and a minute media accretion approximately 20cm. under it. Further close inspection reveals some light wear to the lower corner tips of the red canvas, and a faint rub mark to the lower edge, approximately 30cm from the lower left corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Kehinde Wiley Studio.