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Francis Alÿs
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Alÿs
- The Loser/The Winter
- i. stamped with artist's seal
ii. stamped with artist's seal and titled on the reverse - i. oil, resin, graphite, acrylic, masking tape and vellum collage on canvas
ii. acrylic on postcard - i. 10 7/8 by 17 3/4 in. 27.5 by 45.1 cm.
- ii. 5 3/4 by 4 1/8 in. 14.6 by 10.5 cm.
- Executed in 1998.
Provenance
Private Collection
Phillips de Pury & Co., New York, May 14, 2004, lot 101
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Phillips de Pury & Co., New York, May 14, 2004, lot 101
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Literature
Arlène Bonnant, CAP Collection, Switzerland, 2005, p. 50, illustrated in color
Condition
i. This work is in good condition overall. The found canvas has darkened with time and shows extensive wear, particularly around the turning edges. There is craquelure throughout with some associated pigment losses. The collaged paper is irregularly torn and adhered to the canvas with bits of masking tape, which is detaching slightly from the canvas in spots. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
ii. The photograph is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges and some scattered pin-point accretions. Unframed.
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.