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Cai Guo-Qiang
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Cai Guo-Qiang
- Nontransparent Monument (set of five works)
signed, dated 2006, and numbered 13/20
- charcoal rubbings on handmade Chinese rice paper
- STELE 1: 96 1/8 by 51 1/8 in. 244.3 by 130 cm.; STELE 3: 78 by 50 in. 198.1 by 127 cm.; STELE 4: 71 3/4 by 51 1/8 in. 182.2 by 130 cm.; STELE 6: 88 by 50 3/4 in. 223.5 by 128.9 cm.; STELE 7: 75 3/4 by 51 5/8 in. 192.5 by 131 cm.
Provenance
The Mezzanine Gallery at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Thomas Erben Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Amsterdam
Thomas Erben Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Amsterdam
Literature
Gary Tinterow, Cai Guo-Qiang on the Roof: Transparent Monument, New York, 2006 (another example illustrated)
Condition
This work is in generally very good condition overall. There are a 5 pinholes on the extreme edges of each sheet due to hanging. There are no apparent condition problems with this work.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
These rubbings were taken from the nine-panel green limestone relief titled Nontransparent Monument installed on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from April to October 2006. These five charcoal rubbings are a complete set.