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Christian Boltanski
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Christian Boltanski
- Monuments
fifty panels, fifteen light bulbs and colour photographs in artist frames
- overall: 222 by 109 by 7.6cm.; 87 3/8 by 42 7/8 by 3in.
- Executed in 1985.
Provenance
Elisabeth Kaufmann, Zürich
Locksley Shea Gallery, Minneapolis
Sale: Christie's, New York, Contemporary Art, 19 November, 1997, Lot 341
Condition
Colours:
The red and blue panels are stronger and brighter in the original and the overall tonality is less yellow.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are light patches of rusting to the metal frames of the panels in places throughout the composition. The paper backing to the panels is flaking in parts throughout. The bronze light mounts are tarnished in places.
"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."