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John Baldessari
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- John Baldessari
- Prima Facie (Fifth State): Envy's Eyes/Far From Shy/Smiling Eyes
- archival pigment print on Epson Ultra Smooth Fine Art paper mounted on museum board in three parts
- each, framed: 76.8 by 122.4cm.; 30 1/4 by 48 1/8 in.
- Executed in 2006.
Provenance
Sprüth Magers Lee, London
Marian Goodman Gallery, New York,
Galerie Philomene Magers, Berlin
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Marian Goodman Gallery, New York,
Galerie Philomene Magers, Berlin
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Upon very close inspection, there is a faint fine line of rubbing to the left edge of 'smiling eyes'.
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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."
Catalogue Note
"For imagery I chose to work with facial expressions. Can one match accurately a facial expression to a word? When a person's facial expression appears angry can one link the word 'angry' to that expression? Perhaps 'troubled' would be more accurate if we were to enquire. Our judgement is prima facie or at first sight."
The artist cited in: Exhibition Catalogue, London, Tate Gallery, John Baldessari: Pure Beauty, 2009-2010, p. 23