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Nam June Paik
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Nam June Paik
- TV Rodin (Le Penseur)
- signed and numbered 3/12 on the base
- bronze sculpture, video camera, tripod and TV monitor
- statue: 37.5 by 19 by 26cm.; 14 3/4 by 7 1/2 by 10 1/4 in.
- overall: 132 by 110 by 50cm.; 52 by 43 3/8 by 19 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1976-8, this work is number 3 from an edition of 12.
Provenance
Produzentengalerie, Hamburg
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Toni Stoos and Thomas Kellein, Eds., Nam June Paik: Video Time - Video Space, New York 1993, p. 59, illustration of another example
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition and full working order. Very close inspection reveals a few minor and unobtrusive spots of wear to the extreme outer edges of the plinths and in isolated places to the figure.
"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."