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Paul McCarthy
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul McCarthy
- Baby on a Snake
- signed, dated 1992 and numbered 1/3 on the reverse
- cibachrome print mounted on aluminium
- 182.9 by 121.9 cm.; 72 by 48in.
Provenance
Galerie Georges Philippe Vallois, Paris
The Lambert Art Collection, Geneva
The Lambert Art Collection, Geneva
Literature
Ralph Rugoff, Kristine Stiles & Giacinto Di Pietrantonio, Paul McCarthy, London 1996, p. 30, illustration of another example in colour
Paul McCarthy and Fredrik Nilsen, Paul McCarthy: Propo, Milan 1999, n.p., illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the blue tends towards a slightly paler hue in the original.
Condition: Mounted on aluminium, this work is in very good condition; examination under a raking light reveals no signs of damage.
"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."