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Marc Quinn
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Marc Quinn
- Fear of Fear
- incised with the artist's initials and number 1/5 on the lower interior edge
- cast lead with embedded iron nails
- 30 by 18 by 12 in. 76.2 by 45.7 by 30.5 cm.
- Executed in 1994, this work is number 1 from an edition of 5.
Provenance
White Cube, London
Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, February 27, 2007, lot 118
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, February 27, 2007, lot 118
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
London, Tate Britain, Art Now: Marc Quinn: Emotional Detox, July - August 1995 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Exh. Cat., New York, Marc Quinn Incarnate, 1998, no. 21, n.p., illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of light oxidation and scattered white surface accretions, which appear inherent to the artist's working method. There is evidence of light wear and handling.
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.