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Lot 433
  • 433

Marc Quinn

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description

  • Marc Quinn
  • Greenland
  • signed, titled and dated 2006 on the reverse

  • oil on canvas

  • 66¾ by 101 in. 169.5 by 256.5 cm.

Provenance

Galerie Hopkins Custot, Paris
Private Collection
Christie's, London, February 7, 2008, lot 539
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

This work appears in excellent condition overall. The surface is bright, clean and fresh. There are no apparent condition problems with this work. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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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Catalogue Note

"They [Flower Paintings] come from frozen sculptures and are a reflection of humans' relationships with nature and the planet. I remember visiting a flower market one day and noticing how all these flowers that shouldn't be available at the same time could be purchased so easily in one place because they are flown in from halfway around the world. It perfectly illustrates how human desire constantly reshapes nature's limitations." - Marc Quinn, 2010