Lot 459
  • 459

Paul McCarthy

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Paul McCarthy
  • Basement Bunker: Painting Queens in the Red Carpet Hall 2
  • cibachrome print mounted on aluminium
  • 122 by 183cm.; 48 by 72in.
  • Executed in 2003, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3, plus 1 artist's proof.

Provenance

Hauser & Wirth, Zürich
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is more vibrant in the original work. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection there are two pin-prick sized imperfections to the print in the lower left quadrant of the composition, one to the upper section of the upper left arm and one 20cm to below left of this.
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