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Damien Hirst
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Damien Hirst
- Reaper
- signed twice and titled on the reverse
pencil on paper
- 15.5 by 11cm.; 6 1/8 by 4 3/8 in.
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
Charity Sale: Tate Britain, London, Macmillan Cancer Relief, 11th November 2003
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone is much warmer and more textured in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Exectued on white wove paper and securely hinged to the backing board in several places on the reverse. There are a few very faint rub marks notably toward the bottom right corner and towards the centre of the composition, probably inherent to the artists's working process. There is a pin head sized stain towards the centre left of the bottom edge. There is a minute coloured media accretion towards the top right corner.
"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."