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Dan Flavin
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Dan Flavin
- untitled (for Ellen)
- pink, blue and green fluorescent light
- 48 by 48 by 8 in. 121.9 by 121.9 by 20.3 cm.
- Conceived in 1988, and executed in 1989, this work is number 3 from an edition of 5, of which only 3 were fabricated and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Provenance
Donald Young Gallery, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1989
Exhibited
Granada, Palacio de los Condes de Gabia, Arte Minimal, March - April 1994 (another example exhibited)
Vitoria, Fundación Caja Vital Kutxa, Luz y Fotografía en la Colección de Helga de Alvear, May - June 1998 (another example exhibited)
Vitoria, Fundación Caja Vital Kutxa, Luz y Fotografía en la Colección de Helga de Alvear, May - June 1998 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Exh. Cat., Klagenfurt, Kunsthalle, Shapes and Positions, 1992, p. 27, illustrated in color
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights, 1961-1996, New Haven, 2004, cat. no. 506, p. 367, illustrated in color (diagram)
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights, 1961-1996, New Haven, 2004, cat. no. 506, p. 367, illustrated in color (diagram)
Condition
This work is in very good working condition. There are a few scattered light abrasions and pinpoint losses to the casing. Otherwise there are no condition problems with this work.
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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.