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Kori Newkirk
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Kori Newkirk
- Suggett
- 2 nickel-plated basketball hoops, pony beads, and synthetic hair
- 106 3/4 by 18 by 23 1/4 in.
- 271.1 by 45.7 by 59.1 cm.
- Executed in 2003.
Provenance
Finesilver Gallery, San Antonio
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Studio Museum in Harlem, Kori Newkirk: 1997-2007, November 2007 - March 2008
Literature
Karen Rosenburg, "Raising Consciousness Beyond the Beaded Curtains," New York Times, November 16, 2007, unpaginated
Christopher Knight, "Kori Newkirk at Museum of California Art," Los Angeles Times, September 5, 2008, unpaginated
Christopher Knight, "Kori Newkirk at Museum of California Art," Los Angeles Times, September 5, 2008, unpaginated
Condition
Overall the work is in excellent condition. There is some subtle oxidation to the metal basketball hoops, as well as a few nicks and scratches to their surfaces. There is some fraying to the braided synthetic hair.
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.