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Barbara Kruger
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Barbara Kruger
- Our Leader
- photographic silkscreen on vinyl in artist's frame
- 212.7 by 123.8 cm.; 83¾ by 48¾in.
- Executed in 1987, this work is unique.
Provenance
Lang O'Hara Gallery, New York
First Bank System Inc., New York
Sale: Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg New York, Contemporary Art, 15 May 2001, lot 178
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are more blue undertones in the original and the red of the frame is brighter and more vibant in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There some very light spots of dust floating between the image and the glaze. The artist's frame shows very faint signs of wear to all four corner tips and has some very small nicks to all four edges at intervals with associated paint loss.
"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."