Lot 185
  • 185

Sam Taylor-Wood

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sam Taylor-Wood
  • Escape Artist In Levis
  • Cibachrome print
  • 109.2 by 134cm.; 43 by 52 3/4 in.
  • Executed in 2008, this work is unique.

Provenance

Donated by the artist

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a very fine diagonal scratch running towards the orange balloon, only visible under raking light. There are a few extremely fine scratches to the print, only visible under raking light, which appear original to the artist's working process.
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Catalogue Note

On the occasion of its 40th birthday, the Hayward Gallery is organising the sale of artworks donated by leading figures from the Gallery's exhibition history. Funds raised from this sale will be used for improvements to this extraordinary and unique piece of architecture. Additionally, proceeds will be used to complete construction of the Gallery's Project Space which features the work of young artists from across the globe.