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Dennis Oppenheim b. 1938
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dennis Oppenheim
- Wishing the Mountains Madness
- inscribed Dennis Oppenheim 1977 (lower right of text panel)
two color photographs, printed map and text, mounted, unframed (4 panels)
- Three panels: 29 1/2 by 39 1/2 in.; one panel: 30 by 30 in.
- 75 by 100.5 cm.; 76.2 by 76.2 cm.
- Executed in 1977, this work is unique.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist
Exhibited
Missoula, Montana, Gallery of Visual Art, University of Montana
Literature
Dennis Oppenheim, Selected Works 1967-90, Thomas McEvilley and Alanna Heiss, Harry N. Abrams Inc. and The Institue for Contemporary Art, P.S. 1 Museum, New York
Condition
Overall wear and discioloration on all four panels.
panel 1: lower corners creased, some loss lower right corner.
panel 2: corners worn especially lower right and left.
panel 3: panel bowed, scratches lower left, white paint lower right and scattered surface dirt
panel 4: corners bumped, edges abraded, scrathces upper right
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.