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Martin Kippenberger
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Martin Kippenberger
- Park-Keeper-Box Vitel
- wood, oil, printed card and plastic Vitel bottle
- 47 1/4 by 39 3/8 by 38 1/2 in. 120 by 100 by 98 cm.
- Executed in 1987.
Provenance
Metro Pictures, New York
Thomas Ammann Fine Art AG, Zürich
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Cologne, Galerie Max Hetzler, Martin Kippenberger: Peter, January - February 1987, no. 13, illustrated
New York, Metro Pictures, Martin Kippenberger, October - November 1987
New York, Zwirner & Wirth, Martin Kippenberger: Selected Works, February - April 2002
New York, Metro Pictures, Martin Kippenberger, October - November 1987
New York, Zwirner & Wirth, Martin Kippenberger: Selected Works, February - April 2002
Literature
Roberta Smith, "Art: Martin Kippenberger Sculptures," The New York Times, November 20, 1987
Manfred Hermes, Martin Kippenberger, Cologne, 2005, p. 33, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of handling and wear. There are scattered losses to the media which are presumably inherent and consistent with the artist's intent. The water bottle is not original to the work and can be replaced, but must be VITEL brand.
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.