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Kara Walker
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Kara Walker
- Untitled
signed with the artist's initials and dated 95 on the backing board
- paper collage on paper
- 132 by 153.5cm.; 52 by 60 3/8 in.
Provenance
Sale: Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, Contemporary Art, 19 May 2000, Lot 130
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards ivory in the original. The illustration fails to convey the paper collaged elements apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board in several places along the reverse edges. There is slight undulation to the sheet throughout. There is a short tear to the left of the pig's tail and a tiny patch of glue reside to the black collage between the figure's hands. The edges of the collage are lifting slightly in a few places.
"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."