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Christian Boltanski
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Christian Boltanski
- Réserves: La Fête de Pourim
- black and white photograph, tin drawer with wire mesh lid, clothes and light
- photograph: 60 by 50cm.; 23 5/8 by 19 5/8 in.
- box: 12 by 60 by 40cm.; 4 3/4 by 23 5/8 by 15 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1989.
Provenance
Galería Estrany de la Mota, Barcelona
Private Collection, Paris
Acquired by the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Paris
Acquired by the above by the present owner
Literature
Lynn Gumpert, Christian Boltanski, Bologna, 1997, p. 111, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition and the light is in full working order. There is wear in places to the drawer. The wire mesh is slightly loose in places and is lifting slightly. The clothes within the drawer have discoloured over time.
"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."