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Lot 33
  • 33

Gary Hume

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gary Hume
  • Cerith
  • signed, titled and dated 1997 on the reverse
  • enamel on aluminium
  • 198 by 150cm.
  • 78 by 59in.

Provenance

Matthew Marks Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner by 1999

Exhibited

Venice, British Pavilion, XLVIII Biennale Internazionale dell-Arte, 1999, illustrated in colour
London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, Gary Hume, 1999-2000, illustrated in colour
Lisbon, Casa do Mundo; Barcelona, FundaciĆ³ "la Caixa", Culturgest, 2000, p. 65, illustrated in colour

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the image fails to accurately convey the unpainted aluminium surface of the face. Condition: This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet 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.
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