Lot 12
  • 12

Doris Salcedo

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Doris Salcedo
  • Atrabiliaros
  • drywall, shoes, cow bladder and surgical thread construction
  • 48 by 52 in.
  • 121.9 by 132.1 cm.
  • Executed in 1997.

Exhibited

Sydney, The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Body, 1997 (this work was part of a 24 niche installation that was broken down into five individual works; 12 of the niches remain in the collection of the museum)
New York, New Museum of Contemporary Art, Doris Salcedo, 1998, p. 46, illustrated

Condition

In generally very good condition overall, the vellum slightly dry but not critically. There is surface dirt and some losses to the drywall at edges the edges; however this element is a support and not considered an intrinsic part of the work.
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.
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