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On Kawara
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- On Kawara
- December 5, 1990
- titled and dated Dec.5, 1990; signed and dated 1990 on the reverse
liquitex on canvas with newspaper clipping in handmade cardboard box
- 34 by 44.5 by 5cm.; 13 3/8 by 17 1/2 by 2in.
Provenance
Micheline Szwajcer Gallery, Antwerp
Private Collection, Belgium
Exhibited
Exhibition Catalogue, Bordeaux, CAPC Musee d'Art Contemporain, On Kawara 247 months / 247 days, 1993-1994, n.p., illustrated
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the black tends more to dark grey in the original work.
Condition: The handmade box is in very good condition overall. The top right corner of the lid is split. The canvas is in very good condition. There are two tiny fly spots in the first number '9' visible only upon very close inspection. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet light.
"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."