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Lot 308
  • 308

Allan McCollum

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Allan McCollum
  • Collection of Sixteen Perfect Vehicles
  • signed, inscribed and numbered on the underside of each vase
  • acrylic on Hydrocal and plaster, wooden base
  • each vase: 50cm.; 19 3/4 in.
  • overall, with base: 157 by 127 by 127cm.; 61 3/4 by 50 by 50in.
  • Executed in 1985-1990.

Provenance

John Weber Gallery, New York
Johnen & Schottle, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1991

Condition

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although it fails to convey that each vessel is a unique muted shade of grey, green, brown or blue. Condition: This work is very good condition. There is a very short and faint scratch towards the base of one of the vases.
"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."