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Kelley Walker
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Kelley Walker
- Black Star Press
- signed and dated 2005 on the reverse of the first canvas; titled on the reverse of each canvas
- scanned image and silkscreened chocolate on digital print mounted on canvas, in three parts
- each: 91.4 by 71.7cm.; 36 by 28 1/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Catherine Bastide, Brussels
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
There is evidence of very light wear to some of the extreme corner tips. There are losses of screenprinted chocolate in places throughout the composition, notably to the central panel, all of which are inherent to the ageing of the work and in accordance with the artist's intentions. Some of these losses have been consolidated and do not fluoresce when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"With the Black Star Press pieces (the chocolate riots) I attempted to sidestep a familiar art source, Warhol, as a starting point. Looking back at artists dealing with appropriation in the '80s, it seems the strategy of replicating in itself became the style or brand of the artist using it. In my works, I don't escape the effects of branding but think of the processes associated with appropriation as a way of dealing with branding as a social space."
The artist quoted in: Vincent Pécoil and Kelley Walker, 'Kelley Walker: Printed Matter', Flash Art, no. 247, April - March 2006.
The artist quoted in: Vincent Pécoil and Kelley Walker, 'Kelley Walker: Printed Matter', Flash Art, no. 247, April - March 2006.