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Jonathan Meese
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jonathan Meese
- Balthysgeld
- signed, titled and dated 2000 on the shop dummy
shop dummy, mirror, glass buttons, adhesive strip, dollar bills, wooden box
- 190 by 130 by 150cm.; 74 3/4 by 51 1/8 by 59in.
Provenance
Galerie Christian Nagel, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Berlin, Daimler Chrysler Contemporary, Private/Corporate III, 2005, pp. 16 and 37, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There are minor handling marks, rub marks, scrapes, abrasions and wear to each element of the work, in particular to the standing mirror boards, to the shop dummy, to the glass of the mirrors and to the base. The trousers of the dummy are fragile and are disintegrating in places. There is light wear around the edges of the mirror boards, drills holes to places and surface dirt throughout all elements. Tape residue marks are visible to the surface of the mirrors.
"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."