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Julian Opie
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Julian Opie
- Ruth Smoking.1
continuous computer animation on 46" LCD screen
- 43 1/4 by 25 3/4 by 4 3/4 in. 109.7 by 65.2 by 11.9 cm.
- Executed in 2007, this work is number 1 from an edition of 4 plus 1 artist's proof.
Provenance
SCAI the Bathhouse, Tokyo
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good working condition overall. There is eveidence of light wear and handling to the screen and frame. There are scattered scuffs and abrasions to the frame of the screen, the largest of which measures ¼ inch in length located 14 ¾ inches from the top edge and 1 ½ inches from the left edge. The surface of the screen exhibits scattered extremely fine abrasions only visible when the work is off and under raking light conditions. The largest abrasion of which measures 4 ½ inches and is located 17 inches from the bottom edge and 10 inches from the left edge.
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.