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JR
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- JR
- Favela Morro da Providencia (From 28 Millimetres: Women)
- signed, titled, dated 2008 and numbered 2/3 on a label affixed to the reverse
- chromogenic print on metallic paper mounted on aluminum
- 31 1/2 by 56 3/8 in. 80 by 143.1 cm.
- Executed in 2008, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Literature
Lazarides Gallery, 28 Millimeters, A Journey Through JR'S 28 mm. Projects, London, 2008, pp. 74-75, illustrated in color
Malika Bauwens, "Le Street Aty Fait Le Mur," Beaux Art, November 2008, no. 294, n.p., illustrated in color
Jorg Rohleder, "Women Are Heroes," Vanity Fair, December 22, 2008, pp. 104-111, illustrated in color
Anon., "Eye on Women," Marie Claire, March 2009, pp. 120-125, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent overall condition. There are a few scattered fine abrasions to the Plexiglas, visible only under raking light conditions. The photograph is front mounted to Plexiglas by the artist and mounted on wood.
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.