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Matthew Barney
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Matthew Barney
- Cremaster 1: Ms. Goodyear
- signed and dated 1995 on the reverse
- c-print in self-lubricating artist's frame
- 110.4 by 136cm.; 43 1/2 by 52 1/2 in.
- This work is number 6 from an edition of 6.
Provenance
Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Cologne, Museum Ludwig; Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Matthew Barney: The Creamster Cycle, 2002-03, pp. 100 and 167, illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals evidence of some minor handling marks in places to the outer edges of the artist's frame. Further close inspection in raking light reveals an extremely fine hairline surface scratch towards the upper centre of the composition.
"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."