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SCI-Arc Public Access Press — Butler, Eugenia — Artists' (Invisible, Floating) Museum of Actual Art
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The Book of Lies, three portfolios and one commentary volume, Los Angeles, 1996-2004, comprising:
The Book of Lies. 1996, 4to (11 x 8 1/2 in.; 280 x 216 mm.), number 75 of 80 copies, twenty works of art in various media with interleaved translucent sheets noting artist, loose as issued, paper chemise and cardboard folder, bookplate.
The Book of Lies – Volume II. 1997, 4to (11 x 8 1/2 in.; 280 x 216 mm.), number 79 of 80 copies, twenty-one works of art in various media with interleaved translucent sheets noting artist, loose as issued, paper chemise and cardboard folder, bookplate.
The Book of Lies Project Volumes I & II ... Writers' Responses and Commentaries. [c. 1997], 4to (11 x 8 1/2 in.; 280 x 216 mm.), number 75 of 80 copies, spiral bound, original wrappers.
The Book of Lies – Volume III. 2004, 4to (13 1/4 x 10 3/16 in. 335 x 258 mm.), number 75 of 80 copies, thirty works of art in various media with individual folders noting artist, loose as issued, folding box.
The Book of Lies. 1996, 4to (11 x 8 1/2 in.; 280 x 216 mm.), number 75 of 80 copies, twenty works of art in various media with interleaved translucent sheets noting artist, loose as issued, paper chemise and cardboard folder, bookplate.
The Book of Lies – Volume II. 1997, 4to (11 x 8 1/2 in.; 280 x 216 mm.), number 79 of 80 copies, twenty-one works of art in various media with interleaved translucent sheets noting artist, loose as issued, paper chemise and cardboard folder, bookplate.
The Book of Lies Project Volumes I & II ... Writers' Responses and Commentaries. [c. 1997], 4to (11 x 8 1/2 in.; 280 x 216 mm.), number 75 of 80 copies, spiral bound, original wrappers.
The Book of Lies – Volume III. 2004, 4to (13 1/4 x 10 3/16 in. 335 x 258 mm.), number 75 of 80 copies, thirty works of art in various media with individual folders noting artist, loose as issued, folding box.
Condition
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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.
Catalogue Note
As noted within The Book of Lies - Volume III, the individual volumes comprise 'work[s] of art made of other works of art using the lie to explore our relationship with truth.'