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Christian Boltanski
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Christian Boltanski
- L'ecole de la Grosse Hamburger Strasse, en 1938
- signed and numbered 8/40
- metal tin, photograph, cloth, tape, and litho pencil
- i: 9 1/4 by 8 3/4 by 1/2 in. 23.5 by 22.2 by 1.3 cm.
- ii: 9 by 8 1/2 by 2 1/4 in. 22.9 by 21.2 by 5.7 cm.
- Executed in 1991, this work is number 8 from an edition of 40.
Provenance
The New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in Feburary 1992
Acquired by the present owner from the above in Feburary 1992
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition. There are scattered faint abrasions in the metal surface inherent to the artist's working method. The edges of the tape securing the photograph have lifted slightly with time. Otherwise there are no other apparent condition problems with this work.
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.
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.