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Hiroshi Sugimoto
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
- No. 921 from the German Pavillion by Mies van der Rohe
- signed on the mount and numbered 11/25
- gelatin silver print
- 48.5 by 60cm.; 19 1/8 by 23 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1998.
Provenance
Koyanagi-Shoten Gallery, Tokyo
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original. The green hue of the catalogue illustration is not found in the original work.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection, there is tiny surface irregularity towards the upper right corner and several further small irregularities to the dark black area in the lower right quadrant. There are superficial specks of dust beneath the plexiglass.
"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."