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Marlene Dumas
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Marlene Dumas
- Equality
signed, titled and dated 1993 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 21 5/8 by 16 in. 55 by 40.5 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Zeno X, Antwerp
Christie's, London, June 24, 2005, Lot 240
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Literature
Dominic van den Boogerd, Barbara Bloom & Mariuccia Casadio, eds., Marlene Dumas, London, 2001, p. 65, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is minimal evidence of wear and the paint surface is stable. There are a few brush hairs which have been incorporated into the surface. There is no apparent evidence of restoration visible when examined under UV light. Unframed.
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
My people were all shot by the camera, framed, before I painted them.
Marlene Dumas