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David LaChapelle
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- David LaChapelle
- American Jesus: Archangel Michael: And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
- signed on a label affixed to the reverse
- Chromogenic print
- 96 by 72 in. 243.8 by 182.9 cm.
- Executed in 2009, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs.
Provenance
David DeSanctis Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Los Angeles, David DeSanctis Gallery, The Rape of Africa, September - October 2009
New York, Paul Kasmin Gallery, American Jesus, July - September 2010 (another example exhibited)
New York, Paul Kasmin Gallery, American Jesus, July - September 2010 (another example exhibited)
Literature
The Sunday Times Magazine, September 13, 2009, illustrated in color in the cover
Photo, May 2010, Issue 469, illustrated in color in the cover
Photo, May 2010, Issue 469, illustrated in color in the cover
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is a 1 1/2 inch scuff along the left edge approximately 30 inches from the bottom edge. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.