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J.D. ‘OKHAI OJEIKERE | Modern Suku, Hairstyles Series, 1979
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- J.D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere
- Modern Suku, Hairstyles Series, 1979
- signed, dated and annotated HD 916-79 in black ink and photographer's stamp and blind stamp (lower margin) signed, annotated and dated in pencil by the printer Philippe Salaün with his stamp (on the reverse)
- silverprint, printed 2000
- 44.5 by 45cm., 17½ by 17¾in.(image); 60.7 by 51cm., 23¾ by 20in.(sheet)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, 4 April-27 May 2000, illustrated in colour in the catalogue (another example)
New York City, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, In and Out of the Studio: Photographic Portraits from West Africa, 31 August-3 January 2016 (another example)
New York City, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, In and Out of the Studio: Photographic Portraits from West Africa, 31 August-3 January 2016 (another example)
Literature
Bisi Silva, J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, Center for Contemporary Art, Lagos, 2014, illustrated p. 189
Condition
General: Overall the photograph is in a very good condition.The upper corners appear to be lightly bumped, with a small tear on the upper edge (approximately 1cm). There are handling marks on the edge, including one soft crease (all in the margins, and away from the image) On close inspection, there are retouching marks (only visible under raking light). Image: The image exhibits very nice tone and contrast. Further enquiries: Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6323 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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"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."