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John Baldessari
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Baldessari
- Prima Facie: Suffering/ Strained/ Gleeful
archival digital print on paper mounted on museum board, in three parts
- each: 66 by 106.7cm.; 26 by 42in.
- Executed in 2005.
Provenance
Skarstedt Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Visible only under raking light, there are two fine and unobtrusive rub marks; one in 'Gleeful' towards the centre of the top left quadrant, and he second towards the lower left corner in 'Strained'.
"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."