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Francis Alÿs
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Alÿs
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1992 on the reverse
- oil and gesso in wooden artist's frame, wrapped in polyurethane with acrylic
- 46.8 by 56.5 by 6.5cm.; 18 1/4 by 22 1/4 by 2 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Sale: Christie's, London, Contemporary Art, 11 May 2006, Lot 606
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Mexico City, Galeria Arte Contemporaneo, Francis Alÿs, 1992
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original with the frame tending more towards light yellow and the sky towards turquoise green.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are a few linear hairline cracks running across the picture most visible along the top and bottom edges of the composition. There is light dust adhering to the polyurethane. No resotration is apparent when examinded under ultraviolet 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."