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Günther Uecker
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Günther Uecker
- Reihung (Flamboyant Death of 36 Aloes)
- signed and dated 86 on the reverse
- wood, fabric collage, acrylic and mixed media on canvas
- 200 by 200cm by 23cm.; 78 3/4 by 78 3/4 by 9in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Exhibited
Turin, Galleria Martano; Geneva, Studio Leonardi, Günther Uecker, 1986
Milan, Studio Carlo Grossetti, Günther Uecker, 1987
Munich, Galerie Walter Storms, Günther Uecker. Aschebilder, 1987
Thessaloniki, Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, 2003-2006 (on temporary loan)
Milan, Studio Carlo Grossetti, Günther Uecker, 1987
Munich, Galerie Walter Storms, Günther Uecker. Aschebilder, 1987
Thessaloniki, Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, 2003-2006 (on temporary loan)
Literature
Günther Uecker, Richard Gassen, Bernard Holeczek, Uecker, Berlin 1987, p. 158, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Upon close inspection, there are a few short drying cracks to some of the white pigment surrounding the collaged areas. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."