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Dan Flavin
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dan Flavin
- untitled (to Alex and Nikki)
- blue, green, red, pink and yellow fluorescent light
- Height: 144 in. 365.8 cm.
- Executed in 1987, this work is number 3 from an edition of 5 of which only 3 were fabricated and is accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist
Provenance
Annemarie Verna Galerie, Zurich
Margo Leavin Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1997
Margo Leavin Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1997
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Nikki Diana Marquardt, Dan Flavin: Hommage à Leo Castelli, 1957 - 1987, May - June 1987 (another example)
Los Angeles, Margo Leavin Gallery, Dan Flavin: A Tribute, January - February 1997
Los Angeles, Margo Leavin Gallery, Dan Flavin: A Tribute, January - February 1997
Literature
Michael Govan and Tiffany Bell, Dan Flavin: The Complete Lights, 1961 - 1996, New Haven and London, 2004, cat. no. 495, p. 364, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. There are minor scattered rubs to the metal casings. The plastic brackets are all in tact and in good working order. There is an extra blue bulb included with this work. This work is also wired for US electrical current.
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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.