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Tom Sachs
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Tom Sachs
- Chanel Street
- 4 of 5 pieces with artist's stamp; the box is dated c 1998 and numbered 007/15
- painted cardboard box, painted wood, twine, metal wire, painted notepad, painted lighter assemblage; in 5 parts
- Box: 2 1/2 by 10 1/2 by 10 1/8 in.
- 6.3 by 26.7 by 25.7 cm.
- Executed in 1998, this work is number 7 from an edition of 15; each work is unique.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Kenneth A. Friedman & Co., Calabasas
Kenneth A. Friedman & Co., Calabasas
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. This work is composed of five separate elements; there is notable wear and handling to the box, due to the artist's choice of found media; there is scattered surface soiling and abrasions to the assembled pieces, due to the artist's working method and choice of materials. The dimensions of the interior elements are:
Gun: 3/4 by 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 in. 1.9 by 21.6 by 14 cm.
Grenade: 3/4 by 4 1/4 by 3 in. 1.9 by 10.8 by 7.6 cm.
Notebook: 1/4 by 5 by 3 1/4 in. 0.6 by 12.7 by 8.3 cm.
Lighter: 1/2 by 3 1/4 by 1 in. 1.3 by 8.3 by 2.5 cm.
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.