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Thomas Ruff
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Ruff
- 11 h 16m1 - 40°
signed, titled, dated 1992 and numbered 1/2 on the reverse
chromogenic colour print mounted with diasec face
- image: 201.6 by 134cm.; 79 3/8 by 52 3/4 in.
- sheet: 248.5 by 176.5cm.; 69 1/2 by 58 1/2 in. .
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
Matthias Winzen, Thomas Ruff: 1979 to the Present, Cologne 2001, p. 195, no. STE2.07, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the illustration fails to fully convey the reflective surface of the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection and under raking light, there are a few hairline surface scratches in places throughout the diasec face, inherent to the artist's choice of medium.
"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."