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Andreas Gursky (b. 1955)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Andreas Gursky
- 'Gran Canaria', 1995
C-type, on Diasec, signed, titled, dated and numbered '1/6' on the reverse. Framed.
Literature
Gursky, A. 1998 p. 31.
Condition
Excellent condition. Front-mounted with diasec which has only the lightest superficial scratching.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Andreas Gursky is a political and, specifically, an environmental artist. His view of the fragility of man in the face of what man has wrought is becoming a central attitude of our times. Gursky has been enquiring into macroeconomic disconnections for many years. Already in 1995 it was impossible to see this surprisingly grim view of Gran Canaria without understanding the artist to be saying that all was not well with the world. And that message has grown nothing but louder through Gursky's triumphant progression since.