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Duke Ellington Sipho Ketye
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Duke Ellington Sipho Ketye
- Protesting Apartheid and Soweto Trian: Two works
- (i) Signed Duke Ketye and dated 82 (lower right); (ii) Signed Duke Ketye and dated 81 (lower center)
- (i) Pastel on board; (ii) Ink wash and pastel on board
- (i) 18 by 11 1/2 in. 45.7 by 29.2 cm.
- (ii) 18 by 12 1/2 in. 45.7 by 31.8 cm.
Condition
Protesting Apartheid is in generally good condition aside from some dirt and light creasing from handling along the edges. The corners are bumped, especially the lower left. There is some light rippling across the whole work.
Soweto Train is in generally good condition aside from surface dirt along the edges from handling. The upper left corner is bumped and there is a hard crease. There is tape apparent across the bottom edge, likely from a previous framing.
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.
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.