Lot 173
  • 173

Ernesto Neto (b. 1964)

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ernesto Neto
  • Body Garden Lipzoids
  • 24 pieces of material filled with pepper, kurkuma, clove and caraway seeds
  • overall 147 by 42 by 6 in.; 373.4 by 106.7 by 15.2 cm
  • each 8 by 8 by 6 in.; 20.3 by 20.3 by 15.2 cm

Provenance

Yvon Lambert, Paris/New York

Condition

The mesh bags containing the spices are porous, as intended by the artist, and so some of the spices have leaked out into the plastic bags used to carry and store them. Otherwise this work is in very good condition.
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.