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CHRISTIAN BOLTANSKI | Lycée Chases
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Christian Boltanski
- Lycée Chases
- signed with the artist's initials and numbered on the reverse of the frames
- 41 metal boxes, 3 black and white photographs, 3 electric tweezers and electric wires
- 244 by 71 by 23 cm. 96 by 87 7/8 by 9 in.
- Executed in 1988.
Provenance
Shoshana Wayne Gallery, Santa Monica
Galerie Ghislaine Hussenot, Paris
Richard Green Gallery, Los Angeles
Andrew Dierken, Los Angeles
Christie's, New York, 13 November 1998, Lot 166
André Simoens, Knokke
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Ghislaine Hussenot, Paris
Richard Green Gallery, Los Angeles
Andrew Dierken, Los Angeles
Christie's, New York, 13 November 1998, Lot 166
André Simoens, Knokke
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art; Los Angeles, Museum of Contemporary Art; New York, New Museum of Contemporary Art; Vancouver, Vancouver Art Gallery; Berkeley, University Art Museum; and Toronto, The Power Plant, Christian Boltanksi: The Lessons of Darkness, April 1988 - January 1990
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is lighter and warmer in the original. Condition: This work is in very good and original condition and in full working order. All surface irregularities, scratches, burnishing and oxidation are in keeping with the artist’s choice of media. There are a few media accretions, scuffs and light discolouration to the photographs, which are also in keeping with the artist’s choice of media.
"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."