- 596
Christian Boltanski
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Christian Boltanski
- Reserve
- 64 tin boxes with cloth and 2 metal drawers with wire mesh and black and white photographs
- Left: 90 by 18 1/2 by 8 1/2 in. 228.6 by 47 by 21.6 cm.
- Right: 110 by 18 1/2 by 8 1/2 in. 279.4 by 47 by 21.6 cm.
- Executed in 1989.
Provenance
Marian Goodman Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in January 1990
Acquired by the present owner from the above in January 1990
Condition
This work is in very good condition and in good working order. The metal boxes exhibit heavy oxidation and surface abrasions, which is intentional and inherent to the artist's working method.
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.