Lot 510
  • 510

Damien Hirst

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Damien Hirst
  • Urinal I
  • incised with the artist's signature; incised with the artist's signature on a metal plaque affixed to the reverse
  • medical supplies encased in Plexiglas box
  • 24 3/8 by 54 by 4 in. 61.9 by 137 by 10 cm.
  • Executed in 2004.

Provenance

Sotheby's, London, October 18, 2004, Lot 72
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

This work is in very good condition. There is very light evidence of wear to the plastic case. Otherwise, there are no condition problems with this work.
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.

Catalogue Note

"I can't understand why some people believe completely in medicine but not in art, without questioning either." - Damien Hirst (Damien Hirst, et. al.,  I Want to Spend the Rest of My Life Everywhere, with Everyone, One to One, Always, Forever, Now, London, 1997, p. 24)