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The Bruce High Quality Foundation
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- The Bruce High Quality Foundation
- Self Portrait (We Want You)
- carpet, staples, pins, cigarettes, white out, enamel and vintage posters in wood and Plexiglas box
- 39 3/4 by 50 3/4 by 5 1/2 in. 101 by 128.9 by 14 cm.
- Executed in 2001-2010.
Provenance
VMS, LLC, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are dust and particle accretions on the carpeted interior, and the posters have pinholes, tears and accretions, all of which are inherent to the nature of the found medium and to the artist's working method. The Plexiglas has some light surface scratches, and the wood frame exhibits some wear and paint accretions. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.