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Thomas Ruff
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Ruff
- Nudes FP 02
- signed, titled, dated 2002 and numbered 1/5 on the reverse
- chromogenic colour print mounted with diasec face
- 140 by 110cm.; 55 1/8 by 43 1/4 in.
- Executed in 2002, this work is from an edition of 5, plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Johnen + Schöttle, Berlin
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Michel Houellebecq, Thomas Ruff Nudes, A Short Story, Munich 2003, p. 82, illustration of another example
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are too dark and it fails to convey the true luminosity of the actual work. The overall tonality is much softer with the background tending more towards bright ivory; the skin towards pink; the lamp is tending more towards turquoise blue and the black element to the background towards dark green.
Condition: This work is in very good condition.
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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."