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Dan Flavin
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Dan Flavin
- Untitled (To Rainer) 2
- cool white and warm white fluorescent light
- Height: 90 in. 228 cm.
- Executed in 1987, this work is number 2 from an edition of 5 of which only three were fabricated and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Provenance
Paula Cooper, Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Nikki Diana Marquardt, Dan Flavin: Hommage à Leo Castelli, 1957-1987, May - June 1987 (another example exhibited)
New York, Paula Cooper Gallery, Dan Flavin, May - June 2003 (another example exhibited)
New York, Paula Cooper Gallery, Dan Flavin, May - June 2003 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Catherine Francblin, "Dan Flavin," Art Press, no. 116, July - August 1987, p. 80
Donald Kuspit, "Dan Flavin: Paula Cooper Gallery," Artforum, 42, no. 3, November 2003, p. 190
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights, 1961 - 1996, New Haven, 2004, cat. no. 492, p. 364, illustrated (diagram)
Donald Kuspit, "Dan Flavin: Paula Cooper Gallery," Artforum, 42, no. 3, November 2003, p. 190
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights, 1961 - 1996, New Haven, 2004, cat. no. 492, p. 364, illustrated (diagram)
Condition
This work is in very good and working condition. The aluminum casings, which appear in very fine and good condition, do show some scattered unobtrusive abrasions. The plastic end pieces to the casings are slightly yellowed with age.
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.
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
This work is dedicated to Rainer Judd, Donald Judd's daughter.