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Ken Currie
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ken Currie
- the cripples
- signed, titled and dated on the backboard: THE CRIPPLES 1989 / K Currie
- conte, pencil and charcoal
Provenance
Raab Boukamel Galleries, London;
Galleri Christian Dam, Copenhagen;
Private Collection
Galleri Christian Dam, Copenhagen;
Private Collection
Literature
Tom Normand, Ken Currie: Details of a Journey, 2002, p.46
Condition
The sheet is sound. On close inspection the sheet is very slightly undulated beneath the mount. There appear to be some scuff marks to various places but this is likely to be intrinsic to the work due to the scratching out technique employed by the artist. There are a few tiny which flecks of medium which a likely to be intrinsic to the work. Otherwise in good original condition. Held in a solid black painted wooden frame in fair condition. Under glass and unexamined out of frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The current work was executed on hand-made paper created by Ken Currie and his friend Keith McIntyre who shared a studio on East Campbell Street in Glasgow, opposite the famous Barrowland Ballroom. McIntyre utilised pulped hospital bed sheets as the base material for this paper which lends this gritty image an extra dimension.