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JOSEPH KOSUTH | L'Essence de la Retorique est dans L'Allegorie: Paradoxe, Description, Représentation
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Kosuth
- L'Essence de la Retorique est dans L'Allegorie: Paradoxe, Description, Représentation
- silkscreen on paper laid down on board, in artist's frame, in three parts
- each: 100.2 by 125 cm. 39 3/8 by 49 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1989, this work is unique.
Provenance
Sean Kelly Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour: The colousr in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly cooler in the original. Condition: i. This work is in very good condition. There is some evidence of light wear to the outer edges with associated minutes losses to the extreme outer corner tips, as well as some faint rub marks and nicks in places. There are some cracks to all four corners where the beams of the frame meet. Very close inspection reveals a small network of drying cracks to the lower right corner and a short and superficial scratch to the right edge towards the upper right corner. There are some losses to all four edges of the silkscreen. ii. This work is in very good condition. There is some evidence of light wear to the outer edges with associated losses to the extreme outer corner tips. There are some cracks to all four corners where the beams of the frame meet. There are some losses to all four edges of the silkscreen. iii. This work is in very good condition. There is some evidence of wear to the outer edges with associated losses to the upper left and lower right corner tips, as well as some faint rub marks in places. There are cracks to all four corners where the beams of the frame meet. There are some losses to all four edges of the silkscreen.
"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."