Lot 525
  • 525

Dan Graham

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Dan Graham
  • Alteration to a Suburban House
  • wood, textile, plastic, fiberboard, paper, and glass
  • 7 1/2 by 28 1/4 by 30 1/4 in. 19.1 by 71.8 by 76.8 cm.
  • Executed in 1970.

Provenance

Galleria Paola Betti, Milan
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Turin, Lingotto, Arte Americana 1930-1970, 1992, p. 20, illustrated

Literature

Brian Wallis, ed., Dan Graham, Rock My Religion: Writings and Art Projects 1965-1990, Massachusetts, 1993, p. 206, illustrated

Condition

This work is in very good and sound condition overall. The trees have flaked slightly, leaving some evidence of debris on the green felt. There are scattered points of oxidation on the roofs of the houses and on the gray road. There are some light accretions on the green felt.
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.