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Andreas Gursky
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andreas Gursky
- Angler, Mülheim a.d. R.
- cibachrome print laid down on foamboard
- image: 58.5 by 76cm.; 23 by 29 7/8 in.
- overall: 83.6 by 99.5cm.; 32 7/8 by 39 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1989, this work is an AP aside from an edition of 12.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant, with the background tending more towards ivory.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Held under glass, there is a light layer of dust beneath the glass. There is very slight discolouration along the top and left extreme edges. There is a minute scratch approximately 7cm. up from the lower left of the corner tip on the extreme edge. There are three further minute hairline scratches; one in the lower left of the upper right quadrant; one in the right of the lower left quadrant and one approximately 12cm. from the bottom centre of the lower right quadrant. All visible only under very close inspection. There are two patches of discolouration in the top right corner and centre left edge and left centre, visible upon close inspection. There are very faint rub marks in the bottom right corner and a further two very faint rub marks to the top right of the lower left quadrant. There are a few tiny media accretions scattered in the sky and a further minute pin prick-sized indentattion in the centre of the upper left quadrant and several tiny white media accretions scattered towards the right edge, approximately 9cm. above the figure.
"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."