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Pierre et Gilles
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre et Gilles
- Sur la Plage Abandonne (Rupert Everett)
hand-painted photograph in artist's frame
- overall: 110 by 92cm.; 43 1/4 by 36 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1994, this work is unique.
Provenance
Galerie Samia Saouma, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1995
Exhibited
Sydney, Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Pierre et Gilles, 1995, no. 11
Paris, Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Pierre et Gilles, Vingt ans d'Amour (1976 - 1996), 1996
Munich, Münchner Stadtmuseum, Pierre et Gilles, 1997
Valencia, Museo de Bellas Artes, Pierre et Gilles, 1998, p. 127, illustrated in colour
Literature
Bernard Marcade & Dan Cameron, Pierre et Gilles: The Complete Works, 1976-1996, Cologne 1997
Paul Ardenne, Pierre et Gilles, Double Je, 1976-2007, Cologne 2007, p. 286, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and warmer in the original. The catalogue illustration also fails to fully convey the glitter on the frame.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Some patches of glitter on the outer frame are loose.
"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
"it's hard to think of contemporary culture without the influence of Pierre and Gilles..." Jeff Koons