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ANTONY GORMLEY, IVO GORMLEY, GUY GORMLEY, PALOMA GORMLEY | Swimming Blokes in the Same Direction for the Purpose of Understanding
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antony Gormley, Ivo Gormley, Guy Gormley, Paloma Gormley
- Swimming Blokes in the Same Direction for the Purpose of Understanding
- signed, titled and dated '98 on the reverse
- carbon, casein and shellac on paper
- sheet: 56.5 by 76 cm. 22 1/4 by 39 7/8 in.
Provenance
Saatchi Gallery, London, Eye Was a Child, 9 April 1998 (donated by the artist to benefit the Save the Children Fund) Acquired from the above by the present owners
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer in the original. Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. The sheet is attached verso to the backing board in numerous places. All four edges of the sheet are deckled and the sheet undulates slightly. All collaged elements are stable. Close inspection reveals a fine pattern of craquelure to the latex. Very close inspection reveals a tiny tear and a small spot of skinning towards the upper right corner tip and three tiny spots of media that have adhered to the latex.
"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."