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Marlene Dumas
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Marlene Dumas
- The Drowning of the Painter and His Subject Matter
- signed, titled and dated 1987
- acrylic, coloured chalk and ink on paper
- 35 by 100cm.; 13 3/4 by 39 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Paul Andriessen, Amsterdam
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1987
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1987
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Museum Overholland, Marlene Dumas: Couples, 1990
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly lighter and warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing aboard in a few places on the reverse. There are artist pinholes in all four corners. The top edge of the paper is irregularly cut. There is a very short repaired tear along the top edge, towards the left corner.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."