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Glenn Ligon
B. 1960
FIGURE #68
signed, titled twice and dated 2010 on the overlap; signed, titled and dated 2010 on the reverse acrylic, silkscreen and coal dust on canvas 60 by 48 in. 152.4 by 121.9 cm.
Luhring Augustine, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner in February 2011
Catalogue Note
“I wanted the material that I was using for the paintings to have the same kind of gravitas as the text. I was also looking at Warhol’s diamond dust paintings and became intrigued by the idea of the addition: material that is laid on top of the paint and changes it… Coal dust obscures the text while making it more present and sculptural. There is always that push/pull in the work, of the desire for legibility and disappearance of the text.”
Senior Vice President Head of Day Sale Contemporary Art
+1 212 606 7253
Courtney.Kremers@sothebys.com
Nicole Schloss
Vice President Co-Head of Day Sale Specialist Contemporary Art
+1 212 606 7254
nicole.schloss@sothebys.com
Max Moore
Assistant Vice President Co-Head of Day Sale Specialist Contemporary Art
+1 212 606 7254
Max.Moore@sothebys.com
Caroline Orr
Associate Specialist Contemporary Art
+1 212 606 7254
caroline.orr@sothebys.com
Caroline Davis
Associate Cataloguer Contemporary Art
+1 212 606 7254
Caroline.Davis@sothebys.com
Lot Number
Saleroom Notice
Condition Report
466
Glenn Ligon
FIGURE #68
signed, titled twice and dated 2010 on the overlap; signed, titled and dated 2010 on the reverse acrylic, silkscreen and coal dust on canvas 60 by 48 in. 152.4 by 121.9 cm.
This work is in excellent condition overall. Under close inspection there are no apparent condition issues. Framed under Plexiglas. 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.