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Subodh Gupta
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Subodh Gupta
- Potato Eaters
13 bronze potatoes and plastic bags
- Overall: 17 3/4 by 13 3/4 by 5 7/8 in. 45 by 34.9 by 14.9 cm.
- Executed in 2007, this work is from an edition of 10 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance
In Situ, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Berlin, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Re-Imagining Asia - Exhibition, March - May 2008 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Valentina Sansone, "Artists Dictionary: A Survey of Contemporary Indian Art," Flash Art, Vol. XLI, No. 258, January - February 2008, p. 113, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., New York, Jack Shainman Gallery, Subodh Gupta: Gandhi's Three Monkeys, 2008, p. 107, illustrated in color
Exh. Cat., New York, Jack Shainman Gallery, Subodh Gupta: Gandhi's Three Monkeys, 2008, p. 107, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The bronze potatoes exhibit evidence of light wear and handling. Otherwise, there are no apparent 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.
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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
What is an artist's job? My job is to think about art. And I do that all the time, thinking. Even while sleeping, I'm thinking about my artwork.
- Subodh Gupta
- Subodh Gupta