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Andreas Gursky
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Andreas Gursky
- Niagara Falls
- cibachrome print mounted on Plexiglas
- 40 by 33 in. 101.6 by 83.8 cm.
- Executed in 1989, this work is from an edition of 12, plus 3 artist's proofs.
Provenance
303 Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in July 1990
Exhibited
Deichtorhallen Hamburg; Amsterdam, De Appel Foundation, Andreas Gursky: Photographs 1984-1993, February - July 1994, pl. 55, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Andreas Gursky-Photographs 1984 to the present, August - October 1998, p. 26, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
New York, Museum of Modern Art, Andreas Gursky, March - May 2001, pl. 8, pp. 62-63, illustrated in color and p.186, detail illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art; Shatjah Art Museum, Andreas Gursky, May 2007 - January 2008, p.111, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Kunstmuseen Krefeld; Stockholm, Moderna Museet; Vancover Art Gallery, Andreas Gursky. Werke - Works 80-08, December 2008 - January 2009, pl. 85, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Andreas Gursky-Photographs 1984 to the present, August - October 1998, p. 26, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
New York, Museum of Modern Art, Andreas Gursky, March - May 2001, pl. 8, pp. 62-63, illustrated in color and p.186, detail illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art; Shatjah Art Museum, Andreas Gursky, May 2007 - January 2008, p.111, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Kunstmuseen Krefeld; Stockholm, Moderna Museet; Vancover Art Gallery, Andreas Gursky. Werke - Works 80-08, December 2008 - January 2009, pl. 85, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Literature
Collier Schorr, "How Familiar is It?", Parkett, No. 44, July 1995, p. 89, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered spot accretions concentrated in the lower right corner which appear to be the original artist touch ups to address nuances in the emulsion process. Otherwise, there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Framed under Plexiglas.
Please note the correct medium for this work is cibachrome print mounted on archival particle board.
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.
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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.
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.