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Damien Hirst
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Damien Hirst
- The Bowl of Hygeia and the Serpent of Epidaurus
- signed; signed on the overlap
- acrylic on canvas
- 61 by 61cm.; 24 by 24in.
- Executed in 2004.
Provenance
The Royal Academy Exhibition Patrons Group, London (donated by the artist)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Damien Hirst's Pharmacy, 18 October 2004, Lot 108
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Damien Hirst's Pharmacy, 18 October 2004, Lot 108
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards pure white and the green more towards a bright apple green in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is extremely minor wear in all four corners. There are artist's smudgings and further faint handling marks in places along all four edges. There is a small coloured rub mark to the top extreme edge in the top left corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."