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Vivan Sundaram (b.1943)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Vivan Sundaram
- Inverted City
- Signed and dated 'VIVAN '88' upper left
- Charcoal and photographic collage on paper
- 27 1/2 by 39 3/8 in. (70 by 100 cm.)
Condition
Photograph stuck in a horizontal band along center of painting on thick rag paper, with few other areas of paper collage. Heavy use of charcoal on rest of surface which has then been scratched lifting the surface area to expose white pulp below. Some pinholes visible along top edge of painting and corners. Overall good condition. Blacks slightly stronger than catalogue illustration.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work depicts a mirror image view of a German city on the Rhine River.