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Sylvie Fleury
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sylvie Fleury
- Garbage Can
- stamped with the artist's initials, date 2003 and number 2/25 on the underside
- 24-karat gold leaf on steel
- 13 1/2 by 13 by 10 1/2 in. 34.3 by 33 by 26.7 cm.
Provenance
Art-Tech, New York
Private Collection, New York
Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, May 15, 2009, lot 101
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, New York
Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, May 15, 2009, lot 101
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Kathleen Cullen Fine Arts, Luxury Goods: Retail Therapy, May - June 2006 (another example exhibited)
Houston, McClain Gallery, Small Works, November 2008 - January 2009 (another example exhibited)
Houston, McClain Gallery, Small Works, November 2008 - January 2009 (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are a few minor dents to the bottom rim of the can, and the top rim of the lid. There are signs of oxidation to the interior of the can, particularly to the circumference of the bottom surface and along the exposed seam running up one side of the can.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.