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Jenny Holzer
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Jenny Holzer
- Truism (A Strong Sense of Duty)
- pencil on paper
- 106 by 180cm.; 41 3/4 by 51 1/8 in.
- Executed in 1977-79.
Provenance
Galerie Yvon Lambert, Paris
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Sophienholm, Kunstmuseum; Vendsyssel, Kunstmuseum, Passion, 2003, p. 176, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards ivory in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is some undulation and creasing throughout the sheet. There are scattered artist’s pinholes throughout the sheet. On close examination there is a tiny fox mark at the upper centre of the left extreme edge, a tiny surface imperfection left of centre on the lower extreme edge, a few tiny rub marks in the lower right corner and some tiny media accretions left of centre on the lower extreme edge. There are a few light and unobtrusive lines of paper skinning at the centre of the top of the text and in a few places along the top edge. Unexamined out of frame.
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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. 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."