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Jonathan Meese
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jonathan Meese
- Oberst Redl
incised with the artist's signature, dated 2005 and numbered 1/3; incised with artist's initials and dated 2005
- bronze sculpture mounted on marble base, and formica column
- Sculpture and marble base: 24 1/2 by 11 by 13 3/4 in. 62.2 by 28 by 35 cm.
- Overall: 67 1/4 by 11 by 13 3/4 in. 170.8 by 28 by 35 cm.
- Executed in 2005, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3.
Provenance
Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin
Private Collection, London
Private Collection, London
Exhibited
Deichtorhallen Hamburg; Magasin Centre National d'Art Contemporain de Grenoble, Jonathan Meese: Mama Johnny, April 2006 - January 2007, p. 133, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Literature
Exh. Cat., Cheonan, Arario Gallery, Jonathan Meese - Dr. Socrates, 2005
Kristina Von Klot, "Das Künstler als Raubtier, Jonathan Meese in den Hamburger Deichtorhallen: ein Werk, das die Kunstgattungen sprengt," Mobil. Das Magazin der Bahn, May 2006, pp. 102-103, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent overall condition. The surface of sculpture has oxidized as visible in the catalogue illustration and is inherent to the artist's working method. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Please note the dimensions of the base alone are 42 5/8 by 10 by 10 in.
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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.