Lot 527
  • 527

Martin Kippenberger

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Martin Kippenberger
  • Upside down and turning me
  • titled; dedicated Heliod Spiekermann on the reverse 
  • acrylic and lead mounted to panel 
  • 67 3/4 by 15 1/2 by 2 3/8 in. 172 by 42 by 6 cm.
  • Executed in 1989.

Provenance

Private Collection, Germany (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby's, London, 22 June 2007, Lot 255
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges, most noticeable in the upper right corner. There are scattered dents, scratches, and smudges throughout the surface, inherent to the artist's working method. Most notably, there are surface irregularities and warping to the upper quadrant of the panel, again inherent to the artist's design. The edges show wear and handling. Unframed.
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.
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